Cluster HR Assistant

Salary United Learning Support Staff Pay Scale - Band 2, £30,239

Contractual hours 37.5

Basis Full Time

Region London

Job category/type Support Staff

Date posted 17/07/2026

Job reference REQ005505

We are seeking an enthusiastic Cluster HR Assistant to join our friendly and supportive HR team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the delivery of professional HR services across Marylebone Academy and other schools within the West London Cluster.

Working closely with the Senior Cluster HR Manager, you will provide high-quality administrative support across all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, safeguarding compliance, payroll administration and maintaining accurate staff records.### What you'll be doing

As our Cluster HR Assistant, you will:

• Provide efficient day-to-day HR administrative support across multiple academies.
• Support recruitment by coordinating interviews, preparing documentation and onboarding new staff.
• Assist with safeguarding compliance, including DBS and pre-employment checks and maintaining the Single Central Record.
• Support payroll administration, including new starters, leavers, contract changes, timesheets and staff absence records.
• Maintain accurate electronic personnel files and HR systems.
• Prepare HR correspondence and documentation while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the West London Cluster to provide an excellent HR service.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Has strong administrative experience and excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Can manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Ideally has experience in HR administration, payroll or working within a school environment, although this is not essential.