HR Assistant

Full job description
Ref: 000942

The Trustees are looking to recruit to the post of HR Assistant
Scale 4, NJC Points 7-11
£25,584 - £27,269 per annum
Full Time/Full Year
Commencing as soon as possible


New Bridge Multi-Academy Trust is a vibrant, aspirational and inclusive multi-academy trust of eight special schools and two specialist post-16 provisions across Oldham, Tameside and Rochdale. As part of the wider New Bridge Group there are also two post-19 provisions. Our settings support a wide spectrum of needs from age 4-19 and beyond. The Trust is proud to be national leaders in Special Education and has a culture of creating outstanding opportunities for all. We are proud of our inclusive ethos, our committed teams, and the positive impact we have across our schools and communities.

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and organised HR Assistant to join our welcoming central HR team. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys working with people, and wants to make a real difference in a meaningful sector.

The successful candidate will:

Support the recruitment process from start to finish
Keep our employee records accurate and up to date using our HR system and online personal files.
Assist with onboarding and induction for new starters, ensuring we adhere to safer recruitment guidelines
Help with HR administration tasks including contracts, letters, and payroll changes.
Being a friendly and helpful point of contact for staff and managers across our schools, providing routine HR advice and guidance
Have a positive and proactive attitude someone who is eager to learn and willing to get stuck in.
Have great attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
Be a confident communicator with a warm, approachable style.

We can offer you:

A supportive and values-led culture
Opportunity to make a real impact across a growing trust
Flexible working arrangements, including options for hybrid working
Generous annual leave and pension scheme
High quality continuing professional development (CPD) through our dedicated Everyone Learning Team
Access to Healthcare scheme
Trust TOIL Scheme for all staff
The opportunity to be part of our thriving team, who are committed to creating meaningful futures for both our students and staff
New Bridge MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must have a commitment to safeguarding young people. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and references will be sought prior to interview. For all shortlisted candidates, an online search will also be carried out as part of our due diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, *** and ****** orientation.

Closing Date: Monday 11th August 2026, 9am

Interviews: W/C 11th August 2026

Further information: please contact Kayleigh Davies, Head of HR, on Kayleigh.davies@newbridgegroup.org