Support Staff

Foundation Stage Practitioner & Out of School Club Assistant

East Worlington Primary School · Crediton · Devon

Job description

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.

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.

The candidate pack (including job description) and application form are available on our website.Please download and complete the application form and email it to personnel@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk by 10:00 on Tuesday 22nd September 2026. All applications will be acknowledged.

Closing date: 10 am Tuesday, 22nd September 2026

Interview date: Tuesday, 29th September 2026

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About this school

East Worlington Primary School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 2–11

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Pupils: 57
Avg teacher salary: £48,558
Pupil:teacher ratio: 20.3:1
Academy trust: CHULMLEIGH ACADEMY TRUST

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