Permanent

Foundation Stage Practitioner and Out of School Club Assistant

 Two roles available - to enable wrap-around cover at the beginning and end of each day

Grade C: £13.26 - £13.69 per hour (depending on experience)

At Lapford Community Primary School

Required from January 2026

To support our expanded nursery provision, we are seeking to appoint two enthusiastic, committed, patient and motivated Foundation Stage Practitioners, including the role of Out of School Club Assistant, to join our team at Lapford Community Primary School.

Foundation Stage Practitioner The successful candidates 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 high quality practice through a range of interesting and stimulating activities and supervision of 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

Out of School Club Assistant We are pleased to be able to offer the successful FSP candidates an additional role as Out of School Club Assistant. The successful candidates will work with senior staff to support the day to day running of the Out of School Club. The role will provide an opportunity to engage children in a range of activities in a relaxed, safe environment.

Role 1 working pattern: 

Foundation Stage Practitioner – 17.5 hpw x 38 weeks (term time only) working from Mon to Fri from 9 am to 12.30 pm

Out of School Club Assistant – 7.5 hpw x 38 weeks (term time only) working from Mon to Fri from 7.30 to 9 am

Role 2 working pattern: 

Foundation Stage Practitioner - 17.5 hpw x 38 weeks (term time only) working from Mon to Fri from 12 pm to 3.30 pm

Out of School Club Assistant – 10 hpw x 38 weeks (term time only) working from Mon to Fri from 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm

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. 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.

The candidate pack (including job description) and application form are available in the attachments section below. Please download and complete the application form and email it to personnel@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk by 10 am on Wednesday, 15 October 2025.  Please indicate clearly which role/s you are applying for (or either role).  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.

Closing date: 10 am Wednesday, 15 October 2025

Interview Date: Wednesday, 22 October 2025