Human Resources Assistant

We are looking for an HR Admin Assistant to join the Targeted Provision team on a permanent and hybrid basis, offering administrative support and helping us to grow and retain our team of individuals dedicated to supporting the UK’s vulnerable learners.

At Targeted Provision our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK.

We work with schools and local authorities to provide specialist tutors and mentors for children and young people with additional educational needs.

We also support mentoring and engagement / re-engagement for young people in need of Alternative Provision. We believe that with the right support and role model in their lives, every child can grow in confidence and succeed in learning.

Our philosophy of team growth and development is person-centred and ethos-led, ensuring that every member of the company is aligned with our mission and can deliver the best outcomes for the children and young people we support.

What we offer our HR Admin Assistant:

• £23,000p/a
• 32 days of annual leave (FTE) and an additional day off on your birthday
• Private Healthcare Plan
• The flexibility of a hybrid role
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including unlimited access to the full Tes CPD suite
• Termly company events with the wider Targeted Provision Team
• Working within an early-stage company focussed on the development and wellbeing of its team
• A place within an ambitious and fast-growing company of child-centred individuals committed to transforming the world of support for vulnerable young people for the better
• The opportunity to be heard, make real change within the team, and be part of the growth of an ambitious organisation

We are excited to offer this extensive benefits package to ensure we can work with the most impact-led individuals the UK has to offer!

The HR Admin Assistant role

• Reviewing applications and conducting screening calls
• Performing all onboarding admin (including processing DBSs and collecting references)
• Onboarding new hires onto our HR platform
• Producing onboarding schedules
• Where necessary, attending and documenting any grievances and disciplinary meetings
• Managing holiday requests and the holiday calendars
• Updating records for parental, sick, and compassionate leave within the team
• Updating all other employee records
• Monitoring employee records and facilitating their updating of all relevant documentation and training as necessary
• Management of our HR Platform (HiBob)
• Execution of projects as directed by our Head of People

You

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about education and the impact we can have on the lives of young people. You’ll be keen to get stuck in, learn quickly, and take on new challenges. A high level of emotional intelligence is essential. Experience in education and an understanding of the sector and the current state of educational provisions for young people with SEND and Looked After Children would be an asset in this role.

Required:

• Demonstrable commitment to changing the lives of vulnerable young people
• Previous experience in an administrative role
• A people-centred approach
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• The ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• IT literacy and the ability to learn and adapt to new systems

Desirable:

• An HR qualification
• Previous HR experience
• Experience of HiBob
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding in education
• Knowledge of special education needs
• Experience using Trello, Airtable, Front or similar CRMs

Applying

We look forward to receiving your CV and cover letter, outlining your relevant skills and experience that can help make a difference.

Click on the apply button and apply on the organisation's website. Please mention Escape the City in your application.

It is a strict requirement that you have the ability to work in a way that promotes the health, safety and wellbeing of children and young people and follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times. We take Safer Recruitment seriously and only those candidates who are able to demonstrate their ability to safeguard the safety and wellbeing of children and young people will be considered for this role.

We are keen to hear from candidates from all backgrounds. The over 2 million vulnerable children in the UK are disproportionately constituted of minority and LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as people with disabilities, refugees and migrants, and people living with mental health conditions. It is integral to our mission of raising the standard of support for the UK's vulnerable learners that we engage individuals from all backgrounds so that our team can better share/relate to the experiences of our students.

Applications are being considered on a rolling basis.