Job Description

HR Assistant - Paid Internship
Salary: 23,700 to 25,500 per annum
Contract: Fixed-term for 6 months (January 2026 to July 2026), full-time - 37 hours per week
Location: York

• Are you a recent graduate in Business or Human Resource Management or similar looking for your first HR role?
• Have you completed or are currently studying a CIPD qualification and want an opportunity to put theory into practice?
• Or maybe you are looking for a role that will give you the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of HR practices and launch your HR career.

If so, then STEM Learning has an exciting opportunity working in our small, supportive HR Team.
The Role
The key focus of this role is serving the whole organisation with the delivery of excellent, efficient HR administration and support across the whole HR function, including recruitment, onboarding and induction, learning and development and off boarding.
There will be an initial focus on learning the fundamentals but with the opportunity to continuously develop and apply your theoretical HR knowledge and expertise through contributing to ad-hoc projects and some employee relations matters, with the guidance and support of the HR Manager.
You will work with a range of HR systems including Cascade (our HR information system), Breezy (are applicant tracking system) and Reward Manager (our benefits platform), ensuring accurate inputting is a priority. Once confident with the key administrative aspects you will have the chance to contribute towards improving our systems and workflows to maximise their efficiency and improve the service delivery of the HR team.
This is great opportunity to gain and develop practical experience and knowledge in a generalist HR role, along with the time and support to partake in further CPD to enhance your HR expertise.
Our Ideal Candidate
Candidates will demonstrate our values:
Due to the nature of the role and sensitivity of the data being processed, integrity and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail are essential requirements.
You will also:

• Be enthusiastic, with a positive, open, people focussed demeanour.
• Have strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with varying deadlines.
• Have proficient digital skills, including confidence in using tools such as Microsoft 365 and a willingness to learn new systems.
• Have sound judgement and discretion, with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters appropriately.
• Enjoy working with others and value collaboration to achieve shared goals

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If you don't meet every requirement but have a strong interest in developing a career in HR, and a willingness to learn, we'd love to hear from you.
About Us
STEM Learning's vision is 'improving lives through STEM education' by empowering young people with the skills and knowledge to thrive through effective teaching and learning. To achieve this, STEM Learning provides a range of support which includes subject-specific professional development for teachers and other educators, quality assured resources, STEM Ambassadors programme, and a suite of enhancement and enrichment activities.
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Our Benefits

• 30 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Access to an attractive pension scheme
• Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week
• Up to 3 paid volunteering leave days per year
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Access to a voluntary staff benefits scheme including cycle to work loan scheme; health cash back plans; free eye tests; discounted vouchers and much more

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Next Steps
Closing date for applications: 10:00am, Thursday 18 December 2025
To Apply
Please provide us with:

• Your up-to-date CV including the contact details of two referees (please note, references will not be approached without your permission and will not be taken up until the offer stage)
• A covering letter (no more than the equivalent of 2 sides of A4) explaining your interest in the role and why you think you would be the ideal candidate.

If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion to find out more about the role, please contact Becky Dobson (HR Manager) at 01904 948720 or email b.dobson@ stem.org.uk
STEM Learning strives to be diverse and inclusive - a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to employing teams with diverse abilities, skills, and experiences.
We foster a culture where every employee's voice is respected and valued.

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