Foundation Stage Practitioner & Out of School Club Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Crediton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Crediton is seeking a committed Foundation Stage Practitioner to join its nursery team. The successful candidate will work alongside teachers to create a stimulating learning environment. Candidates should possess a recognized Level 3 Early Years qualification and exemplary communication skills. The position includes flexible hours and potential additional roles. Competitive benefits include pension scheme eligibility and discounted childcare fees.

Benefits

Eligibility for Local Government Pension Scheme

50% off childcare fees

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Hold suitable Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy qualifications.
• Ability to support colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Work with the teacher to ensure a creative learning environment.
• Supervise individuals and groups of children in the nursery.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Patience and positivity

Positive behaviour management

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy qualifications

Job description

Overview

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

Responsibilities

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 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.

Qualifications 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

Additional hours

Due to the popularity of the new nursery provision the ideal candidate will have flexibility to work additional hours on a casual basis when required.

Out of School Club Assistant

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 Wednesday from 8.00 – 9.00am and Wednesday and Friday from 3.30 – 5.30pm. The role will provide an opportunity to engage children in a range of activities in a relaxed, safe environment.

Closing date and interview

Closing date: 10 am Monday, 6th October 2025

Interview Date: Monday, 13th October 2025

What the school offers its staff

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.