Early Years Practitioner: Nurture & Safeguard Young Minds

Braywick Court School; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Braywick Court School is seeking a dedicated Preschool role to support high‑quality early years education. You will work under the Preschool Manager and Head of EYFS to deliver engaging activities, monitor progress and uphold safeguarding standards.

You will build strong relationships with families, contribute to planning and assessments, and help create a welcoming environment that supports every child’s development within the EYFS framework.

Responsibilities

• The post holder is responsible to the Preschool Manager, Head of EYFS and to the Headteacher for his/her duties, responsibilities and tasks.
• The post holder will adhere to the school’s values and vision; abiding by the agreed policies and procedures to ensure provision is of the highest quality.
• The post holder will interact on a professional level with all colleagues and establish and maintain good working relationships which will promote the development and effective delivery of the preschool curriculum and maximise children’ achievement.
• The post holder will be responsible for the pastoral care and safeguarding of the children within their session, class or groups, ensuring that children’s safety, wellbeing and welfare are at the forefront of all they do.
• To build a positive, professional relationship with the family of each child.
• To share information about the child’s progress, development and pastoral needs as required by the preschool.
• To liaise closely with parents/carers, informing them about the Pre-school and its curriculum, exchanging information about children’s progress and encouraging parents’ involvement.
• To provide a high quality of education and learning within the EY framework and offer appropriate stimulation and support to children attending the setting.
• To be involved with planning for provision which meets the requirements of the Development Matters curriculum.
• To assist in planning and evaluation of activities with the Pre-school manager, providing feedback on children’s progress and behaviour.
• To implement the daily routine in the Pre-school, including the daily timetable, planning, observations and assessments.
• To facilitate, supervise, participate in, observe and assess activities to engage and teach the children, following each area of the Early Years curriculum.
• To record and evidence observations of children in alignment with EYFS framework.
• To supervise the children and also be responsible for their physical, emotional, social and intellectual well‑being.
• Take on the role of key worker for a designated group of children.
• To help to create a welcoming and family friendly environment.
• To assist in setting up and clearing away in a pack away setting, ensuring the daily provision follows the planning and is inviting and engaging for the children.
• If you are working with very young children, you will be responsible for feeding, washing and changing them, and generally tending to their physical need.
• To support and participate in meal times within the setting (snack and lunch).
• Be involved in induction and settling in for new children.
• To promote the inclusion and acceptance of children with special needs ensuring access to activities through appropriate clarification, explanation and resources.
• Promoting positive values, attitudes and behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encouraging children to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
• To assist with the display and presentation of work.
• To assist with escorting children on any educational visits.
• To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff, which is acquired as part of the job.
• To assist with the preparation, maintenance and control of stocks of materials and resources.
• To liaise with Inclusion Manager as needed.

Job description

Braywick Court School is seeking a dedicated Preschool role to support high‑quality early years education. You will work under the Preschool Manager and Head of EYFS to deliver engaging activities, monitor progress and uphold safeguarding standards.

You will build strong relationships with families, contribute to planning and assessments, and help create a welcoming environment that supports every child’s development within the EYFS framework.