Key Role Information

Salary
£NJC Band 5 (SCP 7-8), £27,274 – £27,709 per annum
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
27/10/2026 12:00
Interview
TBC
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
Support Staff | SCP7 - SCP8
Department
Trust People Team
Key stage
Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

People Support Assistant

Permanent, Full time, 37 hours per week

NJC Band 5 (SCP 7-8), £27,274 – £27,709 per annum

To commence ASAP

We are seeking a professional, organised and highly motivated People Support Assistant to join our friendly and supportive People Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering an efficient and effective HR service across our Trust.


As a central member of the team, you will provide high-quality administrative support across a wide range of HR-related activities, including recruitment, payroll administration, employee record management, absence monitoring and safeguarding compliance.


The successful candidate will have excellent organisational and communication skills, a strong eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and discretion. Experience within an administrative role is essential and previous HR experience would be advantageous but not essential as training will be provided.


In return, you’ll benefit from coaching and mentoring, professional development opportunities, collaborative Trust-wide and local professional networks, and a positive culture that values wellbeing, learning and development. Most importantly, you’ll have and the chance to make a meaningful difference to our schools, staff and pupils. For further information or to discuss the post please contact Sam Kochaniec, Head of People skochaniec@nalp.org.uk or on 07717680016.


Information for applicants, including the job description and person specification for this role and an on-line application form, can be viewed at https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Trust/nalp  


If you have any difficulties completing the on-line application form, please contact Sam Recruit on 01924 907319 or the People Team on people@nalp.org.uk 

Qualifications

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalentessential
4-9 or A*-C
Relevant Level 3 qualification in Business Administration or relevant disciplineessential
Pass
Level 3 CIPD or HR related qualification or willingness to work towardsdesirable
Pass

Skills

Experience

Experience of providing administrative support within a busy office environmentessential
Experience of dealing with telephone, email and face to face enquiresessential
Knowledge of Data protection requirements and confidentiality principlesessential
Experience of maintaining accurate electronic records and databasesessential
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlinesessential
Ability to manage conflicting demands and work accurately under pressureessential
Ability to maintain accurate and confidential recordsessential
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and database systemsessential
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a range of stakeholdersessential
Ability to work independently and use initiative appropriatelyessential
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a teamessential
Experience of supporting recruitment or onboarding processes
Experience of HR administration, payroll administration or employee record management
Experience of working within an education setting
Knowledge of safeguarding and safer recruitment requirements
Knowledge of terms and conditions of employment within a school or academy environment
Ability to produce accurate reports and information from HR systems

Central Services

Samantha Kochaniec

skochaniec@nalp.org.uk

c/o Vane Terrace

Darlington
County Durham
DL3 7AU
Samantha Kochaniec
skochaniec@nalp.org.uk

Safeguarding Information

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give Northern Arch Learning Partnership consent to check their status if they are registered with the DBS Update Service. The Trust complies with the Code of Practice issued by the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that may arise during this search at interview.

The Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.