Early Years Practitioner - Coley Primary School

Coley Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6AZ

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  21 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,098 to £28,857 Per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

37 Hours per week - Working Pattern: 8:00am – 4:00pm - Monday to Friday (plus 2 paid staff meetings per week) – Permanent – Term time only plus Inset days

Calling all enthusiastic Early Years Practitioners! Are you passionate about shaping the world of little explorers? Coley Primary School is looking for a vibrant Early Years Practitioner to bring energy, warmth and a sense of fun to our Nursery this September.

At Coley, we believe Early Years should feel joyful, purposeful and full of possibility. Our Nursery and Reception are buzzing with energy, curiosity and creativity — places where children feel safe to explore, take risks and grow into confident learners.

Everything we do is rooted in our values of Belonging, Respect, Honesty, Curiosity, Courage and Pride. You’ll see this in the way we build relationships, support our children and work together as a team — creating an environment where everyone feels included, valued and able to thrive.

What you’ll bring:
You already know what great Early Years practice looks like — what matters here is how you bring it to life.

We’re looking for someone who:
• brings the EYFS curriculum alive through play, language and real-life experiences
• creates an environment where children feel safe, included and excited to learn
• builds warm, trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues
• encourages curiosity, independence and confidence in every child
• takes pride in their practice and is always looking to grow

What the school offers its staff

What it feels like to work at Coley:
You’ll be part of a team that:
• looks out for each other and genuinely enjoys working together
• reflects, adapts and embraces new ideas
• values calm, consistent, therapeutic approaches with children•
celebrates both the small steps and the big achievements
• Our children are full of personality, potential and joy — and they deserve adults who match that energy.

If you’re ready to help create a nursery where every child feels they belong, where curiosity is celebrated and where you can take pride in the difference you make every day, we would love to hear from you.

Visits to our school are warmly encouraged — come and see Coley in action, you’ll quickly get a feel for what makes us special.

To find out more about Coley Primary School visit: https://www.coleyprimary.reading.sch.uk or call 0118 937 5461 or email admin@coleyprimary.reading.sch.uk

Please note we are unable to accept CVs.

Closing date: Sunday 21st June 2026
Interview Date: Friday 25th June 2026

Safeguarding & Compliance:
Coley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

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.

Additional documents

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

Early Years Practitioner - Job Description.pdf - 212 KB (opens in new tab)

About Coley Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 260 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Coley Primary School website
• Email address: jason.owen@reading.gov.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/coley-primary-school

Coley Primary is a friendly, multicultural, one form entry town center school in Reading.

Arranging a visit to Coley Primary School

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

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