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Early Years Educator (EYE)

Polehampton Church of England Infant School · Reading · Wokingham

Job description

Our new nursery offering gives an amazing opportunity for staff to contribute to the development of our youngest children. As a new offering, this will allow all new team members to not only contribute day to day but into the development of the overall provision. It will offer growth opportunities for staff and children alike and will give those that work in and attend the setting and "let their light shine"

This is an opportunity for early years practitioners/educators or those with EY or KS1 experience to join us and help shape the education and development of the youngest children at Polehampton.

We are also offering wraparound care provision, so there is the opportunity to work longer sessions before and after school as well.

Core hours: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 15:30 (part time positions are available as well). Wraparound care is 07:30 - 08:45 and 15:15 to 18:00. Actual salary £20,884 - £22,259.

Main job purpose

Early Years Educators (EYEs) are an essential part of the school community. EYEs are utilised as skilled professionals who make a real difference to the outcomes of the youngest children in our school community. The role requires EYEs to work under the guidance of excellent and knowledgeable teaching staff, providing learning support to individuals and groups that enable access to learning for all children. They must also take ownership and initiative to move on the learning of children and support children's’ needs.

Overview:

To provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children in the setting.

To work as part of a team to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, develop and learn.

To ensure the health and safety of EYFS children during the lunch break

Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Please contact the school office to make an appointment or to speak with the Operations Manager on 0118 941338.

To apply…

More information: Please visit our website for more information: www.polehampton.org.uk

Closing Date and Interviews: Applications considered upon receipt.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will need to provide references prior to interview and have a full DBS check prior to starting work. We welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. No agencies, please.

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About this school

Polehampton Church of England Infant School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 4–7

Good
Pupils
166
Avg teacher salary
£43,720
Pupil:teacher ratio
27.7:1
Academy trust
THE KEYS ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Reading, Wokingham, RG10 9HS

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Salary
£26,403.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE) Term time only. 35 hours per week including 30 minutes lunch break - actual salary £20,884 - £22,259
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
1 April 2026
Closing date
31 July 2026

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