Pre school Practitioner - East Claydon School
Location: East Claydon
Overview
A Preschool Practitioner plays a key role in providing high‑quality early education and care for children aged 2–5, creating a warm, stimulating, and safe environment where every child can learn and thrive. They support children's development through play‑based activities aligned with the EYFS, observe and record progress, and build strong, positive relationships with families.
The role involves safeguarding, supporting daily routines, and working collaboratively with the team to ensure a nurturing, inclusive setting that promotes each child's confidence, independence, and wellbeing.
Term time only: Yes
Salary type: Bucks Pay
Salary Details: £26,522-£28,742 FTE
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Closing date: 20/07/2026
Interviews to be held: Upon receipt of application
About us
East Claydon School's Preschool is a warm, joyful, and inspiring early years setting where curiosity is encouraged, imaginations run free, and every child is supported to flourish. As a Preschool Practitioner, you'll be part of a passionate, close‑knit team who create magical learning moments every day — from sparking early literacy through play to nurturing confidence, independence, and friendships. Our preschool is at the heart of a caring village community, and we pride ourselves on offering a safe, stimulating environment where children feel truly seen, valued, and excited to learn. Joining us means bringing your creativity, compassion, and expertise to a setting where your ideas are celebrated, your wellbeing matters, and your work genuinely shapes children's earliest experiences of education.
Website: www.eastclaydon.org.uk
About the role
A Preschool Practitioner plays a truly meaningful role in shaping children's earliest experiences of learning, and the right applicants will feel excited by that responsibility. This role is all about creating a warm, joyful, and stimulating environment where young children feel safe, confident, and eager to explore.
Practitioners bring learning to life through play, imagination, and curiosity — from supporting early communication and social skills to helping children discover their independence and unique personalities. It's a role for someone who is nurturing, creative, and genuinely passionate about early childhood development, and who wants to be part of a supportive team that celebrates every milestone, every breakthrough, and every smile. For the right person, being a Preschool Practitioner isn't just a job — it's a chance to make a lasting difference in children's lives.
Please see attached Job description for further information.
About you
- Must have a level 3 child care qualification or working towards.
- Must have a sense of humor
- Work well as part of a small Team
Other information
Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below.
Please send completed application forms to the email address below for the attention of Sophie Fox.
Tel No: 01296 712765
Email: [email protected]
At East Claydon School, the health, safety and well-being of every child are our paramount concern. We listen to our pupils and take seriously what they tell us. Our aim is for children to enjoy their time as pupils in this school. We want to work in partnership with you to help your child achieve their full potential and make a positive contribution.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.
