Joyful EYFS Practitioner - Play-Based Early Years Educator

St Edward’s Prep Ltd; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding CPD opportunities

5% employer pension

Means-tested staff discount

Complimentary lunches

25 days paid leave + bank holidays

Job summary

St Edward’s Prep Ltd in Reading is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join our thriving EYFS team. You will provide high-quality care and education for children aged 2–5, in a warm, discovery-rich environment that supports child-led learning and strong relationships with families.

The role is permanent, with term-time or year-round hours. Level 3 in Early Years Education is required, and the salary is £14.00 per hour or £29,120 per year.

Qualifications

• Provide care and education for children aged 2–5.
• Plan engaging, play-based learning experiences.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with children and families.
• Collaborate to maintain outstanding EYFS provision.
• Contribute to a joyful, curiosity-driven learning culture.
• Qualified at Level 3 (or willing to pursue).

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care and education for children aged 2–5.
• Plan and deliver engaging, play-based learning experiences.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with children and families.
• Work collaboratively to maintain our outstanding EYFS provision.
• Contribute to a joyful, curiosity-driven learning culture.

Skills

Play-based learning

Relational/nurturing

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 Early Years Education

Job description

St Edward’s Prep Ltd in Reading is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join our thriving EYFS team. You will provide high-quality care and education for children aged 2–5, in a warm, discovery-rich environment that supports child-led learning and strong relationships with families.

The role is permanent, with term-time or year-round hours. Level 3 in Early Years Education is required, and the salary is £14.00 per hour or £29,120 per year.