Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Windmill Primary School and Nursery, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 3DR

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 November 2026

• Closing date

  20 October 2026 at 9:30am

• Date listed

  8 October 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, part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: GLF Associate 3.1 £25,877 FTE Actual: £20,097

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner job summary

Windmill Primary School are seeking an enthusiastic Level 3 qualified practitioner to join their dedicated Nursery team on a fixed term basis until the end of the academic year.  

Your Opportunity

At Windmill we believe every child is unique and deserves the very best start to their educational journey. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing setting, helping to shape the early learning experiences of our youngest children and providing a strong foundation for their future success.

What We’re Looking For

Our Nursery is led by an Early Years Specialist, supported by a highly skilled and experienced team and we welcome applications from individuals who hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education.   If you are passionate about early years education and committed to nurturing a love for learning and equipping children with lifelong skills and knowledge to prepare them for their next stage, we would love to hear from you!

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.

About Windmill Primary School & Nursery

Windmill Primary School & Nursery is a one-form entry school, in Wokingham, Berkshire. We are located in an exceptionally well-resourced building, purpose built for children aged 2 to 11 years. We pride ourselves in being a small school where all children are known, valued and have their individual needs recognised and met. We grow and learn together each year and our children are integral to the development of the school, its curriculum and the learning environment.

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Windmill Primary School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Wheatfield Primary School, Floreat Montague Park and Frogmore Junior School.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A  Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 20,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Government Pension Scheme 
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details 

Salary: GLF Associate 3.1 £25,877 FTE Actual Salary: £20,097

Hours : 32.5hrs - Monday to Friday. Term time plus INSET (39 weeks)

Contract Type: Fixed term to the end of the academic year

Start Date:  November 2026

Closing Date:  20th October 2026 at 9.30am

Interview Date: TBC

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Windmill Primary School and Nursery

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 218 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Windmill Primary School and Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/windmill-primary-school-wokingham

Windmill Primary School is a one form entry school part of GLF Schools, a multi-academy trust. It caters for boys and girls from 4 to 11 years of age.

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