Early Years Practitioner - The Ridgeway Primary School
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 February 2026 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8JD |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | bc3cac70-d7bc-4f42-a077-bbd3de29fa3c |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
32.5 hours - Fixed term contract initially - Term time only
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.
“Pupils are proud to belong to this school.They are happy, respectful and very well cared for.”
“Pupils benefit from the strong, nurturing relationships they build with staff.” (Ofsted, January 2025)
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.
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.
What the school offers its staff
Please contact Rachel Wiggins, Office Manager, for an application pack, job description and person specification via email:officemanager@theridgeway.reading.sch.ukor visit:https://www.theridgewayprimary.net
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.
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.
32.5 hours - Fixed term contract initially - Term time only
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.
“Pupils are proud to belong to this school.They are happy, respectful and very well cared for.”
“Pupils benefit from the strong, nurturing relationships they build with staff.” (Ofsted, January 2025)
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.
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.
What the school offers its staff
Please contact Rachel Wiggins, Office Manager, for an application pack, job description and person specification via email:officemanager@theridgeway.reading.sch.ukor visit:https://www.theridgewayprimary.net
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.
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.