Early Years Practitioner (Term Time Only) - Norcot Nursery School

Norcot Early Years Centre, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6UB

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 35 hours a week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £20,723 to £22,795 Per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

At Norcot Early Years Centre, our values of nurture, inclusion and kindness guide us to create a welcoming, stimulating and fun environment where everyone is treated as an individual. We are committed to providing meaningful opportunities and to celebrate diversity. We ensure every child can learn, grow, feel valued and belong.

As our Centre expands we are seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner with Level 3 qualifications to join our team in our Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ Nursery School in Tilehurst, Reading.

Part Time - 35 Hours per week: 8.00am to 4.30pm Monday and 8.00am to 3.15pm Tuesday to Friday - Permanent, This is a Term-time only plus 5 Inset days position and the ideal candidate is required to start as soon as possible.

Norcot Early Years Centre provides an inclusive, safe, stimulating, and outstanding teaching and learning environment where everyone can achieve their individual potential. Our mission statement - ‘Be inspired by our creative learning adventure’ - together with our vision, are carried through all we do at Norcot. All our staff share these beliefs and are supported by our governors.

Our Benefits

At Norcot Early Years Centre, we’re proud to offer a supportive, rewarding, and inclusive place to work, where every member of staff is valued for the difference they make. We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer:

• A vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming environment – where passionate, dedicated staff work together to support and educate children with a wide range of needs and abilities.
• A strong, professional team – backed by an experienced and approachable Senior Management Team who are committed to your success.
• Excellent community partnerships – working closely with families, governors, and the wider community to create the best possible outcomes for children.
• Comprehensive training and development – Safeguarding, Health & Safety, First Aid, Food safety, Prevent, Fraud Awareness, GDPR, Equality, Cyber Security within the induction period, further regular continuous opportunities for professional growth.
• Career progression opportunities – with support for further qualifications and development within the Centre and the wider Council.
• 60% staff discount on childcare fees - subject to availability within the nursery school or day care.
• A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing – with a culture that values balance, recognition, and care for every team member.Plus, as part of Reading Borough Council, you’ll have access to a generous benefits package including:
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for LGPS members).
• One paid wellbeing day per year (pro rata) to support your work-life balance.
• Season Ticket Loan – to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey to and from work.
• Lease Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme – lease a brand new, greener car for three years, with insurance, servicing and road tax included in the monthly fee.
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – offering professional advice and emotional support whenever you need it.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and other local discounts via the Council’s staff benefits portal.
• Generous holiday entitlement – 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service. ( calculated in pay for TTO positions)The successful candidate will:
• Possess a solid understanding of the updated EYFS and showcase dedication to delivering childcare in an inclusive and non-discriminatory manner.
• Demonstrate experience in working with children with special educational needs (SEND) or a keen interest in doing so.
• Have a background in working with children aged 2 to 4 years, contributing to the delivery of top-notch childcare and education.
• Display creativity, dynamism, effective communication, and a collaborative team spirit.
• Approach work with flexibility and a warm, caring attitude.
• This Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• Please download the application pack from the Reading Borough Website.

If you would like further information about the role or to arrange a visit, please contact

0118 9375677 or emailHR@norcot.reading.sch.uk

For more information about Norcothttps://www.norcotearlyyearscentre.co.ukApplications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews individually arranged.

An Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check will be sought from the successful candidate. No agencies please, we are a local authority employer

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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 Norcot Early Years Centre

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 5
• Education phase: Nursery
• School size: 102 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 5
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Norcot Early Years Centre website
• Email address: HR@norcot.reading.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/norcot-early-years-centre

Arranging a visit to Norcot Early Years Centre

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

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