HR & Finance Administrative Assistant – School Support Team

About the role

We are looking for an organised and proactive HR & Finance Administrative Assistant to join the Business Support Team of a thriving secondary school in Newham, East London. The role supports both HR and finance functions on a term‑time basis, providing essential administrative services to staff and ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with the school’s recruitment process – advertising vacancies, arranging interviews and checking references.
• Support staff onboarding, inductions and safer recruitment compliance, maintaining the Single Central Record and DBS documentation.
• Maintain personnel, absence and HR database records and produce HR reports.
• Provide administrative help for payroll changes, workforce census returns and Early Career Teacher administration.
• Respond to HR enquiries from staff in a professional manner.
• Deliver day‑to‑day administrative support to the finance team, including report production, filing and data management.
• Assist with GDPR compliance and support the Data Protection Officer.

Required profile

• Previous experience in an HR, finance or administrative role.
• Excellent organisational skills with a strong eye for detail.
• Professional, confidential and approachable manner.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Capability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Google Workspace

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate (£15‑£18 per hour).
• Term‑time contract (39 weeks) with a supportive school environment.
• Opportunity to develop a career in school administration, HR and finance.