Early Years Practitioner (Level 3) - New Bridge Nursery School

New Bridge Nursery School, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 5AU

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 November 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 34.75 hours a week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £21,573 to £22,633 Per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

Part time - 34.75 Hours per week (8.45am to 4.00pm (5.00pm on Tuesdays) - Term Time only + 5 Inset Days

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and creating a positive learning environment?

Join our vibrant team at New Bridge Nursery School, located in the heart of Caversham in Reading. We are seeking an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated Level 3 qualified

Early Years Practitioner to work as a key person in our highly regarded nursery school.

At New Bridge Nursery School, we believe in fostering a warm and inclusive atmosphere where children can thrive. Our dedicated team is committed to providing exceptional care and education for children in their early years, laying the foundation for a lifetime of learning.

As a Level 3 Qualified Early Years Practitioner, you will play a key role in shaping the early development of children aged 2-5yrs. Your responsibilities will include planning and delivering engaging activities, observing and assessing children's progress, and maintaining strong communication with parents and colleagues.

The successful candidate will be:

• Qualified to Level 3 in Early Years Education and Childcare

• Motivated, creative and enthusiastic

• A good team player

• Reliable and calm

What the school offers its staff

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

How to apply

We encourage interested candidates to visit the nursery prior to application. If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready to make a positive impact on young lives, we would love to hear from you! We encourage candidates to visit the nursery prior to application.

To request an application form, please email:admin@newbridgenursery.reading.sch.ukor visit: www.newbridgenursery.reading.sch.uk or call: 0118 937 5580

Applications will be reviewed 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 may conduct a social media search for successful candidates. Please note: 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.

About New Bridge Nursery School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 5
• Education phase: Nursery
• School size: 90 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 5
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: New Bridge Nursery School website
• Email address: admin@newbridgenursery.reading.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/new-bridge-nursery-school

Arranging a visit to New Bridge Nursery School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@newbridgenursery.reading.sch.uk.

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