Early Years Practitioner - Blagrave Nursery School


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Reading, RG30 4UA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	30 Sept 2026
Closing date:	14 Oct 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

36.75 hours per week Monday - Friday 8.15am-4.00pm (x3 days) 8.15am-4:15pm (x1 day) 8.15am-3.45pm (x1 day) with a 30-minute lunch break - Term time only including INSET days - Start date – October 2026We have an exciting position for a full-time EYP to join our friendly supportive team. We have a lovely, hardworking team of staff and delightful children who deserve the best people working with them.

Key responsibilities are:

• Act as the key person for a group of children

• Motivate children to learn by providing exciting learning activities and an attractive environment

• Be actively involved in the whole school planning and evaluation process

• Maintain children’s records and plan for their next steps in learning

We offer:

• Supportive governors, staff and families

• A whole team ethos

• Opportunities for training and development

What the school offers its staff

For further information please look at the Nurseries website - www.blagravenurseryschool.co.uk or email federationhr@katesgrove.reading.sch.uk.Visits to the Nursery School are welcomed and encouraged

Application packs can be downloaded from the school website

Applications considered on receipt

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, appropriate references and health clearance.

Blagrave Nursery School aspires to be an actively anti-racist organisation. We recognise our aspiration as ongoing, involving collective commitment and accountability. We welcome employees who are committed to and will actively contribute to our efforts to celebrate our cultural diversity and be resolute in advancing inclusion and equity. We encourage candidates who share our ambition to apply, and we welcome applications from those with protected characteristics

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.

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