People Services Administrative Assistant

Are you detail-driven, customer-focused, and looking to start a career pathway in People Services?

We are looking for a People Services Administration Assistant to join our shared services team, who will be responsible for delivering a people focussed service to colleagues whilst ensuring our recruitment and people administration processes run smoothly.

The key portfolio upon appointment with us will include:  

·       Recruitment, Selection and Onboarding Administration

·       Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems

There will also be opportunities to support with wider people services activities and projects with real career pathways open to the successful candidate, this may include access to professional qualifications such as CIPD or CIPP accredited courses to support career development.

The role will be based at our Teacher Development Centre in Melton, near Brough in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

The working hours are up to 37 hours per week, term time only with the requirement to work 74 additional hours during school closure periods. We also welcome applications from those seeking part-time or flexible working arrangements; however the role will be predominantly office based.

The actual annual salary upon appointment with TEAL will be £22,897.80 per annum (based on 37 hours per week).

Why choose us?

Our core purpose is to make great schools and happier, stronger communities so that people have better lives This underpins everything we do. We wish to be seen and experienced as an employer of choice; an organisation that people want to join and remain with, enjoying satisfying careers whilst continuing to learn and develop. 

In addition to joining a team where staff experience an enjoyable, varied and rewarding working environment we can also offer you:

·       Access to our staff benefits platform which includes big brand discounts and other financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchase

·       Family friendly policies, including sector-leading Maternity, Adoption and Neonatal care pay offers.

·       Free onsite parking as well as free Tea and Coffee in our kitchen facilities

·       Membership of the East Riding Pension Scheme with benefits including secure earnings linked pension and a lump sum death grant of three times your salary

·       Wellbeing support including discounted gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; reimbursement of annual NHS prescription prepayment certificates; complementary access to our employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling and our Virtual GP Service.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an organised and proactive administrator with a strong interest in people services.

You will have:

·       Experience in an administrative or customer-focused role, with strong transferable skills welcomed

·       Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail

·       Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders

·       Confidence using IT systems and managing accurate, confidential records

·       The ability to work both independently and as part of a team, managing competing priorities

Experience in a similar role is desirable as is prior experience of the education sector, but these are not essential requirements, as training will be provided.

This vacancy may be suitable to graduates seeking an entry level position with real career opportunities or recent school leavers seeking an apprenticeship opportunity

Our ideal candidate will be deeply committed to the values in our ethical behaviour charter as outlined in the Job Description.

Applicant Information

All applications must be received by no later than 12 midnight on Sunday 4^th July 2026, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early in the event that we receive large numbers of applications.

If you require an application in an alternative format, please contact recruitment@theeducationalliance.org.uk. 

Internal candidates (those already working for TEAL) should use the following link to apply: https://candidate.theeducationalliancecareers.org.uk/316382INT 

We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed. 

The Education Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 guidance.

The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf