Foundation Stage Practitioner and Out of School Club Assistant - East Worlington Primary School
- North Devon
- Part Time
- Grade C: £13.47 - £13.69 per hour - depending on experience
Required from September 2026
To support our popular nursery provision, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed, patient and motivated Foundation Stage Practitioner to join our team at East Worlington Primary School.
The successful candidate will work with the teacher and senior staff to ensure a creative learning environment within the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. The role will involve delivering high quality practice through a range of interesting and stimulating activities and supervising individuals and groups of children in the nursery or foundation stage unit. The work pattern will be four days per week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 09:00 to 15:30, which allows for a 30-minute unpaid break.
Candidates should demonstrate the following skills and attributes:
- Hold a recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification
- Hold suitable Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy qualifications
- Excellent communication skills
- Patience and positivity
- The ability to support colleagues, use positive behaviour management strategies and ensure the school continues its excellent provision for all pupils
We are pleased to be able to offer the successful candidate an additional role as Out of School Club Assistant.
The successful candidate will work with senior staff to support the day to day running of the Out of School Club covering Monday, Tuesday and Friday mornings from 08:00 to 09:00 and Wednesday and Friday afternoons from 15:30 to 17:30. The role will provide an opportunity to engage children in a range of activities in a relaxed, safe environment.
The positions are fixed term to 31 August 2027 when the roles will be subject to a review.
The ideal candidate will have flexibility to work additional hours when required to support increased demand for the popular provision.
Employment benefits include eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. In addition, employees of the Trust are entitled to 50% off childcare fees at our out of school clubs for children of compulsory school age.
Apply:
The candidate pack (including job description) and application form are available on the website: Chulmleigh Academy Trust - Foundation Stage Practitioner & Out of School Club Assistant
Please download and complete the application form and email it to personnel@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk by 10:00 on Wednesday 2nd September 2026. All applications will be acknowledged.
As employers, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and in that regard, we have appropriate policies and procedures. All staff undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and interviews will include questions about safeguarding children.
In line with Government guidance, we may carry out online searches against shortlisted applicants’ names as part of our due diligence checks.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community.
Interview Date: Friday 11th September 2026
Job Details
- OrganisationChildcare
- Work LocationNorth Devon
- Work Postcode
EX17 4TS
- Reference
- Occupational GroupChildcareEducation Support
- Salary Details
Grade C: £13.47 - £13.69 per hour - depending on experience
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypePart Time
- Hours
Foundation Stage Practitioner: 24 Hours per week x 38 weeks per annum. Out of School Club Assistant: 7 Hours per week x 38 weeks per annum
- Closing Date
01/09/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes