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Foundation Stage Worker

Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School · Plymouth · Devon

Job description

Foundation Stage Worker Vacancy

Permanent, term time, 14 hrs per week over 5 days

Grade B, Scale Points 4-5. £8,250 - £8,380 Annually (Actual)

Bickleigh Down CofE Primary School is looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Foundation Stage Worker to join our Early Years team. This is a fantastic opportunity to support our youngest learners during a crucial stage of their development and make a real difference to children's educational and personal growth.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Implement agreed practice with individuals and groups of children, inside and outside the Foundation Stage unit

Work with the teacher and senior staff in the observation, assessment and planning cycle and to manage and prepare resources

Engage with and support children’s learning and generally support children with set activities, independent problem solving and creative play. Supervise children during school hours including lunchtimes. We Are Looking For Someone Who Has:

GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).

A strong understanding of safeguarding and child welfare.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

A positive, flexible and collaborative approach to working as part of a team.

Closing date: Noon, Monday 2nd November.

Interview date: Tuesday 10th November.

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About this school

Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School

Voluntary aided school · Primary · Ages 4–11

Good
Pupils
420
Avg teacher salary
£49,728
Pupil:teacher ratio
21.9:1

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Plymouth, Devon, PL6 7JW

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Salary
£8,250.00 - £8,380.00 Annually (Actual)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
21 October 2026
Closing date
2 November 2026

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