East Worlington Primary School

Foundation Stage Practitioner, part time, temporary maternity cover

24 Hours per week x 38 weeks per annum and

Out of School Club Assistant, part time, temporary maternity cover

1 Hour per week x 38 weeks per annum

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 (there is some flexibility regarding the days – to be discussed at interview) 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 Thursday afternoons from 15:30 to 16:30. The role will provide an opportunity to engage children in a range of activities in a relaxed, safe environment.

The ideal candidate will have flexibility to further support the school’s wrap-around care provision.

The positions are temporary from September 2026 to cover maternity leave. 

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, which includes the job description, can be found using this link – candidate pack. 

Please download and complete the application form (which is available in the attachment section below) and email it to personnel@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk by 10:00 on Monday, 22 June 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 Monday, 22 June 2026

Interview Date: Monday, 29 June 2026