Childcare provider Work, Jobs in Spreyton, Dev (with Salaries)

HR Administrator
Puffins of Exeter Ltd —Exeter
- From £14.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Human resources
- Employee discount
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Children's Residential Support Worker
Claybridge Care —Cullompton
- £36,139 a year
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Computer literacy
- Experience working with children
- Free parking
- Store discount
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Grand Flex Assistant
Grandir UK —Exeter
- Up to £13.21 an hour
- Experience working with children
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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End of Life Care Healthcare Assistant
Marie Curie —Witheridge
- £12.92 an hour
- Full-time
- Vital signs
- Hospice
- Care plans
- Annual leave
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Early Years Assistant
Co-op Childcare —Exeter
- £26,624 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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End of Life Care Healthcare Assistant - Devon
Marie Curie —Witheridge
- Up to £25,272 a year
- Full-time
- Vital signs
- Hospice
- Care plans
- Annual leave
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Nuresry Practitioner
Grandir UK —Exeter
- £13.60 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Experience working with children
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Early Years Practitioners & Educators Sowton EX2 7LL
Puffins of Exeter Ltd —Exeter
- £12.71 - £14.95 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- English
- In-person
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Casual Worker
Grandir UK —Exeter
- £10.00 - £12.71 an hour
- Experience working with children
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Early Years Assistant (Lunch Cover)
Grandir UK —Exeter
- £10.85 - £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Registered Manager - Children’s Home
Mellifera Homes Limited —Exmouth
- £55,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Leadership
- Sick pay
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Nursery Assistant
Grandir UK —Exeter
- £10.85 - £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home (Learning Disabilities)
Cureyoursearch —Plymouth
- £45,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Team management
- In-person
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Community Carer - Evening Shifts (2:30pm - 10:00pm)
Beehive Care Devon —Tiverton
- Up to £26,000 a year
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Store discount
- Paid training
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Nursery Room Leaders
Puffins of Exeter Ltd —Heavitree
- £14.21 - £14.50 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Preschool
- In-person
- Employee discount
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Grand Flex Nursery Assisant
Grandir UK —Exeter
- Up to £13.21 an hour
- Experience working with children
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Room Leader
Grandir UK —Exeter
- £14.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Mentoring
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Lunch Cover
Grandir UK —Torquay
- Up to £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Grand Flex Nursery Assistant
Grandir UK —Torquay
- Up to £13.21 an hour
- Experience working with children
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Children’s Home Registered Manager
CareTech Group —Torquay
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Team management
- Leadership
- Referral programme
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HR Administrator

Puffins of Exeter Ltd
Exeter

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
From £14.75 an hour
2 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Employee discount
Pay rise
Childcare

Qualifications

Staff recruitment procedures (Human resources)
Recruitment experience
Candidate screening
Microsoft Office Suite
Microsoft Office
Administrative experience
Safer recruitment
Onboarding coordination
Probationary period management
Staff training
Human resources
Right to Work Check
Recruiting
Contracts
Interviewing
DBS check processing
Safeguarding procedures
Child safeguarding
Safeguarding compliance in education
Communication skills
New starter paperwork completion for onboarding

Full job description

HR Administrator

Puffins of Exeter Ltd
Location: Mont Le Grand, Exeter
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: £30,764.37 for a 40 hour week

Closing date for applications: Sunday 6th September 2026

Interviews will be held in person on Monday 7th September & Friday 11th September.

Why join Puffins of Exeter?

At Puffins, we believe that great people create great experiences for children, families and colleagues. We're looking for an organised, proactive and people-focused HR Administrator to join our team and help us attract, recruit and retain exceptional employees across our nurseries.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, managing recruitment processes and ensuring a positive employee experience from the moment a candidate applies through to their employment journey with Puffins.

As our HR Administrator, you will play a vital role in supporting recruitment, onboarding, employee administration and retention initiatives, while helping us maintain the highest standards of safeguarding and safer recruitment.

Our Values

Everything we do is guided by three core values:

Communication
We communicate clearly, professionally and helpfully with colleagues, families and partners.

Child-Centred
Our systems and processes support children's safety, wellbeing and learning.

Kind
We work with empathy, respect and professionalism, recognising the importance of positive relationships.

The successful candidate will demonstrate these values in all aspects of their work.

The Role

Reporting to the HR Manager, you will provide comprehensive administrative support across the employee lifecycle, with a particular focus on:

Recruitment and safer recruitment
Apprentice recruitment
Induction and onboarding
Employee retention and engagement
Employee changes and HR administration
Payroll administration support
Maintaining accurate HR records and systems

You will be an important point of contact for applicants, new starters, employees and managers, ensuring a professional and positive experience throughout.

Key Responsibilities Recruitment & Safer Recruitment

Coordinate recruitment campaigns from advertising through to appointment.
Create and manage job advertisements across various platforms.
Communicate with applicants throughout the recruitment process.
Support managers with shortlisting and candidate selection.
Arrange interviews and prepare interview documentation.
Participate in interviews and lead interviews where appropriate.
Obtain references and complete pre-employment checks.
Ensure DBS, right-to-work, qualification and identity checks are completed.
Maintain accurate recruitment and safeguarding records.
Ensure safer recruitment practices are followed consistently.

Apprentice Recruitment

Support the recruitment of apprentices across our nurseries.
Promote apprenticeship opportunities within the local community.
Engage with schools, colleges and training providers.
Support apprenticeship applicants throughout the recruitment process.
Interview prospective apprentices and assess suitability.
Help ensure apprentices receive a positive start to their career with Puffins.

Onboarding & Induction

Coordinate onboarding for all new employees.
Prepare offer packs and employment documentation.
Ensure all pre-employment requirements are completed.
Support the delivery and administration of company induction programmes.
Monitor completion of induction requirements and probation reviews.
Help new employees understand Puffins' values, policies and expectations.

Employee Experience & Retention

Support initiatives designed to improve staff retention and engagement.
Gather feedback from new starters and employees.
Assist with employee surveys and exit interviews.
Monitor recruitment and retention data.
Contribute ideas to improve recruitment, onboarding and employee experience.

HR Administration

Prepare contractual change documentation, including:
Salary increases
Promotions
Changes to hours
Changes to working patterns
Transfers between nurseries
Other employment changes
Maintain confidential employee records.
Update HR systems accurately and promptly.
Produce HR correspondence and letters.
Support payroll administration by providing accurate employee information.
Respond to routine HR queries from managers and employees.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility at Puffins.

This role has a particularly important responsibility in ensuring that safer recruitment procedures are followed and that all recruitment decisions prioritise the safety and welfare of children.

The successful candidate will be expected to understand and follow all safeguarding policies and procedures and to raise concerns where appropriate.

What We're Looking For

Essential

Highly organised with strong administrative skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
Strong written communication skills.
Confident using Microsoft Office and other IT systems.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Positive, professional and approachable.
Understanding of the importance of safeguarding and safer recruitment.
Confidence to challenge, question and escalate concerns where necessary.
Commitment to our values of Communication, Child-Centred practice and Kindness.

Desirable

Previous experience in HR, recruitment or administration.
Experience interviewing and recruiting staff.
Knowledge of safer recruitment practices.
Experience within early years, education, childcare, care or another regulated environment.
Experience recruiting apprentices.
Experience supporting staff induction and training.
Knowledge of employment administration and contractual changes.
Experience using HR or recruitment systems.
CIPD qualification or working towards one.

Personal Qualities

We're looking for someone who is:

Organised
Approachable
Accurate
Proactive
Confident
Discreet
People-focused
Safeguarding-minded

Why Join Puffins?

Be part of a values-driven organisation that puts children first.
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on recruitment and employee experience.
Supportive and friendly working environment.
Training and development opportunities.
Career development within a growing organisation.

Apply Now

If you're an organised and enthusiastic administrator who enjoys working with people and wants to help us recruit, retain and support outstanding employees, we'd love to hear from you.

Puffins of Exeter is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Mont Le Grand, Exeter

Pay: From £14.75 per hour

Benefits:

Childcare
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount

Work Location: In person

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