People Assistant

Why work for Northern Star Academies Trust?

We are a mission-driven Multi-Academy Trust, with an unwavering commitment to nurture learning in a sustainable environment so that our whole community can thrive, aspire and succeed. We are passionate and highly committed to environmental sustainability and climate change education and are seeking new solutions to delivering inclusive and adaptive education to support our most vulnerable children.

We offer access to high quality professional development and a connected and supportive community of academies, fellow senior leaders, and mentors to help develop and progress your career.

Please refer to our child protection and safeguarding policy and our policy on the employment of ex-offenders (included in the Safer Recruitment Policy)

https://www.nsat.org.uk/information-policies/item/5/policies

Hours: 35 hours per week, term time only

Working pattern: Monday to Friday (8:00–3:30 or 8:30–4:00)

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-driven People Assistant to become a key part of our friendly and supportive People Team. You’ll be at the heart of our organisation—supporting colleagues across the Trust and helping ensure every stage of the employee journey runs seamlessly. From recruitment and onboarding to wellbeing and employee support, no two days will be the same.

As a People Assistant You Will

Support our people

• Act as a first point of contact for staff and managers
• Help manage absence processes and promoting staff wellbeing
• Maintain confidential employee records with care and accuracy

Deliver great recruitment experiences

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment campaigns
• Support safer recruitment practices
• Welcome new starters and ensuring smooth onboarding

Keep everything on track

• Manage People systems and support payroll processes
• Prepare contracts, letters and key documentation
• Assist with meetings, casework and employee relations processes

We’re Looking For Someone Who Is

• Highly organised and detail-focused
• A confident communicator with great people skills
• Trustworthy and professional when handling sensitive information
• Able to juggle multiple priorities with ease
• Passionate about supporting others and making a difference

How To Apply

To apply, please complete your candidate profile via the Every Portal and fully complete and submit the application form before the closing date.

If you are using the Every Portal for the first time, you will need to register to create and save your candidate profile before applying.

For more information about the role, please download the Job Description and Person Specification.

If you have any questions, please contact us at ***email_hidden***.

Safeguarding

Northern Star Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post requires an enhanced DBS check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Maternity, Shared Parental, Paternity, and Adoption pay.
• A huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers through our lifestyle benefits provider Vivup.

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