HR Assistant

Learning Academy Partnership

HR Assistant

12month Fixed Term Initially – Based in Kingsteignton

37 hours per week, full time

NJC Grade D (Torbay) - £25,583 to £25,989 per annum

Required from September 2026

This is a fantastic opportunity to start or develop your career in HR within a growing, forward thinking organisation dedicated to delivering Flourishing Futures for All.

Joining our friendly, professional and supportive People Team, you'll gain hands on experience across the full colleague lifecycle while working alongside experienced HR professionals who are passionate about helping others succeed. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is keen to learn, develop new skills and build a rewarding career in HR.

No two days are the same. You'll have the chance to get involved in a wide range of People activities, from recruitment and onboarding to wellbeing initiatives, employee relations support and people projects, gaining valuable experience that will help you grow your HR knowledge and confidence.

We're proud to hold Silver Investors in People accreditation, reflecting our commitment to creating a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported and able to flourish. As we continue to grow, you'll have the opportunity to broaden your experience, make a meaningful contribution to our schools and communities, and be part of a team that genuinely enjoys working together and making a difference.

What You’ll Do

Working as part of our People Team, you'll provide day-to-day support to colleagues and leaders while gaining experience across a wide range of HR activities, including:

• Supporting colleagues throughout the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to offboarding.
• Supporting recruitment and safer recruitment processes, ensuring safeguarding, compliance and statutory requirements are met.
• Assisting with family leave processes, including maternity, paternity, adoption and other family-friendly policies.
• Helping to deliver wellbeing and colleague engagement initiatives that support a positive workplace culture.
• Maintaining accurate HR records, systems and documentation.
• Providing advice and guidance on routine HR queries, escalating matters as appropriate.
• Supporting a variety of HR projects and initiatives that benefit our schools, colleagues and communities.

We’re Looking for Someone Who Is:

• Is inspired by our mission to deliver Flourishing Futures for All and is committed to making a difference in children's lives through exceptional people practice.
• Ideally holds CIPD Level 3 (or equivalent) or is working towards a professional HR qualification. We would also welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate a genuine interest in HR, strong potential, and a commitment to developing within the profession.
• Enjoys working with people and building positive relationships.
• Is enthusiastic, proactive and keen to learn.
• Has excellent organisational skills and can manage a varied workload while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Has strong communication skills and a colleague focused approach.
• Is committed to continuous learning, development and improvement.

We welcome applicants whose experience may look a little different from what we've identified. What matters most is your enthusiasm, potential and commitment to developing your skills while making a positive contribution to our schools and colleagues.

We Can Offer You:

·         A fantastic opportunity to start or develop your HR career.

·         Support from an experienced and welcoming People Team.

·         High-quality learning and development opportunities.

·         A varied role with exposure across the full colleague lifecycle.

·         A commitment to colleague wellbeing and work-life balance.

·         Family-friendly policies and employee benefits.

·         Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.

·         Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

·         26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're looking for an opportunity to learn, grow and build a rewarding career in HR within a supportive, values-led organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Our work is guided by four core beliefs:

Stronger Together | A Sense of Belonging | Removing Barriers | Realising the Possible

We want to help you decide whether we're the right fit for you. That's why we encourage prospective applicants to arrange an informal conversation, visit or virtual call to learn more about the role, our People Team and what it's like to work with us.

Come and experience our culture, values and vision first-hand and discover how we can help you flourish.

To arrange a call or visit please contact:
 📧 people@lapsw.org | ☎ 01626 248800

For further details and to apply, visit the vacancies section of our website:
 🌐 www.lapsw.co.uk

If you require additional support to complete your application due to a disability or a neurodivergent condition such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism we’re here to help. We encourage you to share any adjustments you may need so we can ensure a fair and equitable process for all applicants.

For useful resources, please visit:

https://exceptionalindividuals.com/neurodiversity/
https://www.healthassured.org/blog/neurodiversity/

The closing date for this post is 12th August 2026 (9am) however please feel free to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to interview / appoint before the closing date.

The Learning Academy Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS disclosures are required for this post along with the other necessary checks. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).  This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

£25,583 to £25,989 per annum

·         A fantastic opportunity to start or develop your HR career.

·         Support from an experienced and welcoming People Team.

·         High-quality learning and development opportunities.

·         A varied role with exposure across the full colleague lifecycle.

·         A commitment to colleague wellbeing and work-life balance.

·         Family-friendly policies and employee benefits.

·         Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.

·         Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

·         26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.