Early Year’s Practitioner Level 3: Maternity Cover
Start Date: April 18th 2026
Grade C: £10.98 per hour
We are seeking to appoint a confident, creative Early Years Practitioner/Teaching and Learning Assistant to join our Early Years team. The role will involve supporting all aspects of provision within our Nursery class, facilitating sustained shared thinking and characteristics of effective learning, taking responsibility for reading and phonic groups, and implementing tailored intervention programmes where appropriate.
Candidates will need to have a genuinely child-centred approach and demonstrate a strong understanding of effective Early Years practice and pedagogy. You will need to be passionate about outdoor learning in all weathers and be flexible and creative in your approach.
We are seeking someone who is committed to inclusive Early Years practice, has a passion for working with young children and a good understanding of how to apply the EYFS curriculum successfully. The successful applicant will be a committed, ambitious but reflective practitioner, keen to play an active part in the further development of our school.
Please note hours and working pattern required:
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 8.30 – 3.30
26 hrs per week, 38 wks per year
This is a fixed term appointment to cover maternity leave
Interested candidates are most welcome to visit the school. Please contact the Federation Business Manager, Maria Giles on maria.giles@stokehill.devon.sch.uk or Tel: 01392 258894, to arrange a visit.
For more specific information please refer to the full Job Description or contact Clare Farion, EYFS Lead on 01392 258894.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires a DBS disclosure.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Applicants should submit an application form to maria.giles@stokehill.devon.sch.uk
Closing Date: Midday Wednesday 8th March 2026
Interviews to take place: Wednesday 15th March 2026
Start date: 18th April 2026
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