18 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    27 September 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    9 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Actual salary

£22,284 to £23,380 Per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

34.75 Hours per week – Term time only plus inset days - Permanent

Are you passionate about helping young children learn, grow and thrive? Join the dedicated team at New Bridge Nursery School as an Early Years Educator and play a vital role in shaping children's first experiences of education.

Initially Based within Our Snowflake Communication Resource starting October 2026.The successful candidate will be:

  • Qualified to level 3 in Early Years Education and Childcare
  • Motivated, creative and enthusiastic
  • Have a love of working with young children, including those with additional needs.
  • A good team player
  • Reliable and flexible

We can offer:

  • An opportunity to work in an exceptional Early Years setting
  • A positive and enthusiastic staff team, committed to achieving the best outcomes for our children
  • A friendly, caring, and creative professional working environment
  • Training and professional development

Reading Borough Council also offer a range of benefits including:

  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Discounted Childcare scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Season ticket loans
  • A range of local discounts

What the school offers its staff

If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready to make a positive impact on young lives, we would love to hear from you!

For more information please email admin@newbridgenursery.reading.sch.uk or visit: www.newbridgenursery.reading.sch.uk or call 0118 937 5580.

Applications will be considered upon receipt and interviews arranged accordingly

The REYS Federation which comprises of Blagdon Nursery, Caversham Nursery and New Bridge Nursery Schools, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS check and we will conduct a social media search for successful candidates. CVs will not be accepted.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About New Bridge Nursery School

Organisation type
Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 5
Education phase
Nursery
Size
97 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 5
Ofsted report
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Arranging a visit to New Bridge Nursery School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jason.owen@reading.gov.uk.

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