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Early Years Practitioner (Nursery) - The Ridgeway Primary School

Job details
Posting date: 11 July 2025
Salary: £14.13 to £16.93 per hour
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 27 July 2025
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Reading Borough Council
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

Various part time hours available from September 2025 – please contact school to discuss hours.

“Pupils are enthusiastic and conscientious learners”
“Pupils and staff have very positive relationships which create a harmonious learning environment throughout the school.” (Ofsted, June 2019)

The Ridgeway is a nurturing and friendly school situated within a diverse community in South Reading, with enthusiastic, happy pupils who enjoy learning and a committed and highly motivated team.

We are looking for a self-motivated and patient Early Years Practitioner to join our dynamic Early Years team.

In order to support this position and to secure excellent outcomes for our pupils, we can offer ongoing training and professional development.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and creative Early Years Practitioner to continue to support and develop the learning opportunities enjoyed by our children.

The successful applicant will:

1. have an NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent
2. have a good understanding of the EYFS framework
3. demonstrate a nurturing and inclusive approach to all children and their families;
4. can positively engage and support children with their learning;
5. have high expectations for children’s learning and behaviour, and can apply these consistently;
6. can build positive relationships with children, colleagues, professionals and parents.

Please contact Rachel Wiggins, Office Manager, for more information via email: officemanager@theridgeway.reading.sch.uk or call 0118 937 5530 or visit: www.theridgewayprimary.net

Closing date: Applications will be considered upon receipt
Interview date: To be confirmed

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. The Ridgeway Primary School is committed to inclusion and equity. We welcome talented applicants from Under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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