Foundation Stage Practitioner (Baby Room) - Holsworthy C of E Primary School
- Torridge
- Full Time
- Grade C
- Are you passionate about giving children the very best start in life?
- Do you possess excellent communication skills and a desire to support our younger learners in their Holsworthy journey?
If so, we invite you to consider joining our team as a Foundation Stage Practitioner.
About us:
At Holsworthy Primary School, we are proud to be a warm, welcoming community where we aim for every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to learn. We recently opened our Acorn Nursery for 2-year-olds in February and look forward to welcoming our youngest children into our baby room in June.
Rooted in a Hygge-inspired approach, we place great emphasis on creating calm, nurturing, and comfortable spaces that support children’s wellbeing alongside their learning. We are committed to providing a stimulating and inclusive environment that promotes academic success, holistic development, and a strong sense of belonging for children, families, and staff alike.
About the role:
We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and motivated Foundation Stage Practitioner to join our Early Years team. You will play a key role in supporting children’s learning, development, and wellbeing in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. This role will be working in our Baby Room under the supervision of our Room Leader and Nursery Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality care, learning, and play opportunities
- Support the planning and delivery of engaging activities in line with EYFS
- Act as a key person, building positive relationships with children and families
- Observe, assess, and record children’s progress
- Maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
- Support children’s personal, social, and emotional development
- Work effectively as part of a team and follow nursery/school policies
- Uphold safeguarding, health & safety, and welfare requirements
Requirements:
- Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)
- Experience working within an EYFS setting (desirable)
- Knowledge of EYFS and child development
- A warm, patient, and enthusiastic approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Paediatric First Aid (or willingness to obtain)
- Level 2 Food Hygiene
- Enhanced DBS check (required)
Please see full job description for full details (attached below).
What we offer
- A welcoming and supportive Primary School environment
- Strong teamwork and leadership support
- Opportunities for professional development and safeguarding training
- A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to children’s lives
Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact the school as soon as possible to arrange this prior to interview.
If you are passionate about making a difference in children’s lives and want to be part of a thriving school community, we would love to hear from you.
Apply:
To apply, please complete the application form attached and return it to: admin@holsworthy-primary.devon.sch.uk
For further information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Amy Symons (Headteacher) on 01409 253700, or by email: admin@holsworthy-primary.devon.sch.uk
Holsworthy C of E Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and all relevant pre employment safeguarding checks, in line with statutory guidance to safeguarding, Our Child Protection Policy can be found on our school website.
Interview Date: 15th June 2026
Click here to see the Job Description