Job Title: HR Assistant
Location: Burgess Hill
Salary: £98.10 daily rate
Job Type: Full Time, Monday to Friday 830am – 430pm
Start Date: January 2025
Masterclass are working with a thriving and inclusive SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) school committed to promoting a supportive learning environment for students and staff. We are seeking a highly organised and enthusiastic Human Resources Assistant to join their dynamic team.
Role Summary:
The Human Resources Assistant will provide administrative support to the HR department, ensuring efficient operations in recruitment, employee onboarding, records management, and day-to-day HR functions. This role is essential in maintaining smooth HR processes and supporting the school’s mission of excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with recruitment processes, including advertising job vacancies, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates.
- Support onboarding and orientation programs for new staff.
- Maintain and update employee records in compliance with data protection laws.
- Respond to staff inquiries regarding HR policies and procedures.
- Track employee leave, absences, and other personnel-related data.
- Support the organisation of professional development and training sessions.
- Ensure compliance with school and legal HR standards, policies, and regulations.
- Handle confidential information with discretion.
Qualifications and Skills:
- GCSE’s in English & Maths, additional HR or administrative qualifications desired.
- Proven experience in an HR or administrative role, ideally in an educational setting.
- Strong organisational skills with keen attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Masterclass Education provide CPD recognised online training, covering subjects such as Safeguarding, Autism Awareness, Understanding Child Development, Violence Reduction, and more, to all of our candidates.
Must have:
- Ability to work well independently and as a team
- Has a passion to support and empower children and young people
- A DBS on the Updates Service, or be willing to obtain one
- Commitment to safeguarding students and young people
- Holds GCSE’S in Maths & English grade A*-C 4-9 or equivalent
Master Class are the leaders across the UK in providing a unique, personal and bespoke service to our schools and candidates.
Masterclass Education offer many amazing benefits:
- Weekly pay (PAYE)
- A fantastic holiday scheme
- Specialised consultants on hand to help you with advice and support
- MCE Learning portal, you will have free access to all of our online learning in the latest education developments (CPD recognised).
- Flexible work options to work around your personal circumstances.
Our focus at Masterclass is, and always will be, on helping education professionals find their dream position in a school where they will be able to truly excel. We are always happy to support ECTs and encourage applications from all Teachers and TAs of every experience and scale.
Masterclass Education work exclusively with a large amount of Primary, Secondary and SEN schools across the area who look for MCE staff to be with them on daily cover, short- and long-term contracts. Masterclasses are a part of the REC and Crown Commercial Service, offering the most valued and trusted service.
Masterclass Education are disability confident and therefore if you require any adjustments through the interview/registration process please do get in contact.
We look forward to your application or any questions you may have!
