HR & People Assistant - Renowned School - Outstanding Benefits

Are you an organised, people-focused professional ready to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where attention to detail and discretion truly matter? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity.

This is a chance to join a highly respected independent girls' day school in West London, renowned for its academic excellence and outstanding facilities. You will become part of a warm, supportive HR team at the heart of a vibrant and high-achieving school community.

It's an ideal opportunity for a strong "second jobber" with experience in customer service, education, HR, administration or a TA background who is looking to build a long-term career in HR.

HR experience is highly desirable, but just as important is your professionalism, emotional intelligence and meticulous approach.

• Provide proactive administrative support to the Head of HR and the wider team
• Coordinate pre-employment checks, including references and safeguarding clearances
• Maintain and update the HR database with accuracy and confidentiality
• Support recruitment processes and onboarding of new staff
• Assist with employment compliance checks
• Help coordinate lesson cover arrangements for planned and unplanned absences

• A natural people person with excellent interpersonal skills
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Professional, discreet and able to handle confidential information
• Calm, confident and solutions-focused
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• IT savvy with solid administrative capability

• Term time: Mon-Thurs 8:00am-5:00pm Fri 8:00am-4:30pm
• School holidays: 8:00am-4:30pm
• Holidays: 28 days + bank holidays

Exceptional benefits, including: Private healthcare, Generous pension scheme for non-teaching staff, Travel card contribution, Staff wellbeing initiatives, Daily lunches and refreshments, and more

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to develop within HR in a professional yet welcoming environment, where your contribution genuinely makes a difference.