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This role may also include Room Leader responsibilities, with the opportunity for a permanent position for the successful candidate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ideal candidate will have experience supporting children within the early years foundation stage, delivering phonics interventions and supporting children within continuous provision. 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