HR Officer

Permanent | Full-Time | Specialist SEND School

We are supporting a high-performing specialist SEND school in appointing a permanent HR Officer to join their central support team. This is a key role within a school that places strong value on staff wellbeing, safeguarding, compliance, and professional development
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The successful HR Officer will play a critical part in supporting a diverse workforce across education, therapy, and support services in a complex SEND environment.

As HR Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Managing end-to-end recruitment processes (advertising, shortlisting, onboarding)
• Overseeing safer recruitment and safeguarding compliance
• Supporting employee relations matters, including absence, performance, and conduct
• Maintaining accurate HR records and ensuring GDPR compliance
• Advising leaders on HR policies, procedures, and best practice
• Supporting staff wellbeing initiatives and professional development processes
• Liaising with external bodies (e.g. Local Authority, payroll providers)

This is a hands‑on role requiring strong organisation, discretion, and confidence in a school‑based HR setting.

This role would suit an HR Officer who:

• Has experience working in HR within education, SEND, or a public sector setting
• Has strong knowledge of employment law and safer recruitment
• Is highly organised, detail‑oriented, and professional
• Can work calmly and effectively in a busy, people‑focused environment
• Is confident communicating with staff at all levels

CIPD qualification or progress toward one is desirable but not essential.

• Proven experience in an HR or people‑focused role
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and compliance
• Ability to commit to a permanent, full-time position
• 2 years of relevant employment references

This is a permanent opportunity to join a values‑driven SEND school that invests in its staff and recognises the importance of strong HR practice in supporting exceptional education outcomes. You’ll be part of a supportive leadership structure where your expertise genuinely matters.

Tara Professional Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, and encourages applications from all interested parties. All applicants will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and work diligently to help raise the standards of education within our schools. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.