Permanent Foundation Stage Practitioner & Out of School Club Assistant

at St Thomas of Canterbury CE Primary School, Lapford

Foundation Stage Practitioner:  10 hours per week x 38 weeks per annum

Out of School Club Assistant:  12.5 hours per week x 38 weeks per annum

Grade C: £13.47 - £13.69 per hour, depending on experience

Required from May 2026

Chulmleigh Academy Trust is excited to be expanding the Foundation Stage facility at St Thomas of Canterbury CE School, Lapford.  The NEST (Nurturing Excellence at St Thomas), opening on 5 May 2026, will include nursery provision for children from 9 months to 2 years.  To support our expanded nursery provision, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed, patient and motivated Foundation Stage Practitioner, including the role of Out of School Club Assistant, to join our team. Additional hours are likely to be available once the Nursery provision is established.  There are also plans to open a holiday provision.  Therefore, flexibility is essential. 

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.  The working pattern will be Monday to Friday from 1:30 - 3:30 pm.

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. The working pattern will be Monday to Friday from 3:30 – 6:00 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 attachment section below. Please download and complete the application form and email it to personnel@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk by 10 am on Friday, 24 April 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.

Closing date: 10 am on Friday, 24 April 2026

Interview Date: Friday, 1 May 2026