HR Assistant
Paddock School, London, SW17 0DZ21 days remaining to apply
Job start date
29 March 2027
Closing date
4 December 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Term time: Full time - 36 hours per week Working hours – 8am to 4pm, with 48 minutes lunch break Contract – Fixed term for 1 year Working Pattern - 42 Weeks (Term Time only + 3 weeks) Start date – 29th March 2027
Contract type
- Fixed term - One year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- Scale 4, Point 7
What skills and experience we're looking for
Main Job Purpose
The HR Assistant supports the effective and efficient administration of the HR processes and systems within the school and ensures information they are responsible for is accurate and up-to-date.
The HR Assistant will support the HR Manager to plan for, develop, implement and maintain HR services for the school.
With guidance and support from the HR Manager, develop and deliver a training programme for all school staff.
The HR Assistant will support the HR Manager to develop, design and monitor all HR procedures and practices in school.
The HR Assistant will support the HR Manager to develop and implement policies that reflect statutory best practice and meets legislation.
The HR Assistant promotes the development of an inclusive culture, leads by example and challenges when necessary.
The HR Assistant promotes and contributes to the vision, values and aspirations of the school.
What the school offers its staff
Regardless of your position, at Paddock, we work corporately as a school to provide outstanding support and education for pupils with severe learning difficulties and autism, therefore there are several qualities and attributes that are highly valued:
- Team Player
- Compassion and Empathy
- Keen to contribute to school life
- Highly Organised
- Life Long Learning
- Resilience
- Celebrate Learning
- Strong work ethic
We offer:
- Highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- An outstanding training programme
- Access to employee wellbeing scheme
- Opportunities for promotion within the school
- Cycle 2 Work
- Smart Schools Benefits (which include Lifestyle Savings, Wellness support, saving scheme for everyday expenses)
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Please note that we do not accept CVs.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Paddock School
- Organisation type
- Special school, ages 4 to 19
- Size
- 246 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Paddock School website
- Email address
- recruitment@paddock.wandsworth.sch.uk
Paddock School is a growing, outstanding and innovative split site school in Tooting, SW17 0DZ and Putney, SW16 6HL.
Paddock is a special place where we put pupil’s interests first in everything we do. We are an Ofsted outstanding and innovative split site special school for pupils aged 4 – 19 with severe learning difficulties. Most of our children also have a diagnosis of autism.
We pride ourselves on the warm, nurturing culture of the school, and staff share a deep commitment to supporting the individual needs of our pupils. Every pupil here is known, understood and nurtured.
Our valued staff are exceptional practitioners who work as part of an extensive multi-disciplinary team of specialists to plan and deliver highly personalised learning opportunities that make learning fun, meaningful and engaging for our pupils.
Our reputation is founded on our high standards, and maintained by our caring, dedicated staff, who create a nurturing and inspirational atmosphere throughout the school. The whole team is enthusiastic and united in their desire to prepare pupils for life beyond Paddock.
To work at Paddock, where the focus is on providing outstanding support and education for pupils with severe learning difficulties and autism,
Arranging a visit to Paddock School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@paddock.wandsworth.sch.uk.
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