HR Assistant Apprenticeship - Thomas's London Day Schools

Providing generalist HR guidance and support to all staff across the senior and prep schools, including advising on HR policies and procedures around recruitment and selection, training, and development. Managing the recruitment cycle from vacancy creation to induction. Advising line managers on appropriate safeguarding checks and procedures for staff, volunteers, contractors, etc. Completing pre-employment checks for new staff, volunteers, and contractors in line with the Safer Recruitment Policy. Organising mandatory Safeguarding/Child Protection training for relevant staff. Issuing HR documentation related to the employee lifecycle, such as employment contracts, contract amendments, and leaving letters. Producing management reports or HR analytics as required by Senior Management. Completing any other tasks or administration related to employee matters. Manage the HR inbox by responding to generic queries and directing them as required. Input HR-related data onto iTrent (e.g., new starters, leavers) and assist with iTrent-related queries, providing staff support and guidance where necessary. Issue HR documentation as directed by the HR Advisor, including: Employment contracts, contract amendments, probation documents, and leaving letters. Assist with recording staff sickness absences, chasing relevant paperwork (e.g., fit notes or return-to-work interviews), and flagging any concerns to the HR Advisor. Take minutes at HR meetings as required. Manage staff leaver communications, including reminders for school property retrieval and ID/access pass returns. Assist with the storage and filing of HR documentation. Provide administrative support to any member of the HR Department as needed. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the HR Advisor. Please note this is not an extensive list of all your responsibilities, we will discuss all duties fully during the screening process!

Training:
Qualification: Level 3 HR Support Apprenticeship Standard  Duration of course: 20 months  Training Provider: LMP Education (Rated BEST UK provider) All learning delivered online/ remotely alongside role.

Training Outcome:

Possible full-time employment upon completion of the apprenticeship.  

Employer Description:
Founded by Joanna and David Thomas in 1971, Thomas’s is a family-run group of co-educational independent schools in central London, providing an exceptional start in life to over 2,000 children. Our family-led vision is at the heart of what makes Thomas’s so special, fostering a warm, nurturing environment where every child thrives. From its humble beginnings, Thomas’s has flourished while staying true to its founding principles: kindness, respect, courtesy, honesty, and perseverance.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday (8.30am to 4.30pm)

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience