Vacancy for HR Assistant

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 5, Point 7

Hours:20 Hours per week 

We have an exciting opportunity for a HR Assistant to join our team at Sharnbrook Academy! You will provide valuable administrative support to the HR Manager and Central Recruitment & HR team through maintaining reports, distributing HR policies on staff intranet and being involved in exciting new HR projects.

The opportunity

• To join a fun, enthusiastic growing HR team!
• Gaining HR experience and knowledge within a support environment
• Creating and maintain HR reports and spreadsheets.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team.
• Assist with the preparation for case files/documentation for hearings.
• Processing, filing and distributing confidential reports and documents.

The ideal candidate

• Good educational background including GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths.
• High level of organisation skills
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and integrity.
• Ability to prioritise tasks appropriately.
• Confident and approachable manner

About Meridian Trust –

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. 

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays        

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/. 

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications: 1st  May 2026

Interviews will be held on: 5th May 2026

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.