Nurture Assistant - New Bridge Nursery School
| Posting date: | 10 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £11,477 to £11,841 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 28 September 2025 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Reading Borough Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | SCH3195 |
Summary
Part time 20 Hours per week - Term Time plus 5 Inset Days – 1 Year fixed term contract
Monday to Friday 12:00pm – 4.00pm (Tuesdays 5.00pm for a team meeting)
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, passionate and positive nurture assistant to join us at our highly regarded Nursery School in Caversham, Reading. The ideal candidate will have a love of working with young children with additional needs. You will also contribute to the wider team supporting all children during lunchtimes.
As a Nurture Assistant you will be working alongside Teachers and Early Years Practitioners in creating a stimulating and holistic learning environment, supporting the children with additional needs in their development, education, and play.
Are you:
• Motivated, creative and enthusiastic
• A good team player
• Reliable, calm and flexible
• Passionate about working with and supporting young children
We can offer:
• The opportunity to work in an exceptional early years setting
• A positive and enthusiastic staff team, committed to achieving the best outcome for all 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.uk or 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.
Monday to Friday 12:00pm – 4.00pm (Tuesdays 5.00pm for a team meeting)
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, passionate and positive nurture assistant to join us at our highly regarded Nursery School in Caversham, Reading. The ideal candidate will have a love of working with young children with additional needs. You will also contribute to the wider team supporting all children during lunchtimes.
As a Nurture Assistant you will be working alongside Teachers and Early Years Practitioners in creating a stimulating and holistic learning environment, supporting the children with additional needs in their development, education, and play.
Are you:
• Motivated, creative and enthusiastic
• A good team player
• Reliable, calm and flexible
• Passionate about working with and supporting young children
We can offer:
• The opportunity to work in an exceptional early years setting
• A positive and enthusiastic staff team, committed to achieving the best outcome for all 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.uk or 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.
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