Foundation Stage Worker

Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 7JW

12 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £8,250.00 - £8,380.00 Annually (Actual)

Foundation Stage Worker job summary

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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 416 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bickleigh-down-church-of-england-primary-school

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