SEN School HR and Recruitment Assistant (Part-Time)

  • Employer: Abbey School
  • Reference: SS/25/324885
£25,694 - £29,363 (full-time equivalent)
Chester
Closing on 03/11/2025 at 09:00
Enhanced DBS Check
Permanent | Part Time
15 hours per week. 15 hours per week, term-time only Hours to be worked between 08:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday Either 2 or 3 days per week. (flexibility regarding hours according to business needs of the school).

Are you organised, people-focused, and ready to make a real impact in a thriving school environment? We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR and Recruitment Assistant to join our friendly Business Support Team. In this part-time, term-time only role, you’ll play a key part in supporting the smooth running of our HR and recruitment operations — helping us find, welcome, and support the incredible staff who make our school thrive. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission while enjoying flexibility, and a supportive, collaborative work environment.

Start date: as soon as possible

Hours: 15 hours/week, term-time only (flexible across 2–3 days, between 08:00–17:00)
Salary: Point 14–20 (£25,694 – £29,363 FTE)

What You’ll Be Doing:

Recruitment Support

  • Assist candidate vetting, interviews, and onboarding
  • Ensure safer recruitment practices and pre-employment checks are completed
  • Coordinate logistics for new hire induction

HR Administration

  • Maintain accurate employee records and data
  • Support training, wellbeing initiatives, and internal communications
  • Assist with probation reviews, sickness tracking, and return-to-work processes

For further information please download the recruitment pack which contains a detailed job description and person specification.

What We’re Looking For:

  • A proactive and organised team player
  • Strong communication and IT skills
  • Passion for supporting staff and improving processes
  • Experience working in a busy office and completing administrative duties to deadlines

For more information please contact - office@abbeyschool.com 

How to apply

If you feel as though you have the right qualities to join our team, please complete an application form, available to download attached, or via our website https://abbeyschool.com/recruitment/

Please complete the application form fully and send this to recruitment@abbeyschool.com with a covering letter addressed to the Principal, Dr. Lee. Alternatively, application forms can be sent by post to 12 Abbey Square, Chester, CH1 2HU.

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