Nurture Assistant - Caversham Nursery School
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 April 2026 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Reading Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SCH2547 |
Summary
Part-time - Permanent - Monday - Friday - Required As Soon As Possible -
Lunch Cover ~ 11.30am – 1:30pm ~ Term-time Only
(10 hours per week)
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and caring nurture assistant to work in our busy Nursery School with children aged between 3 months - 4 years.
You will be supporting the team on a day-to-day basis, carrying out a range of tasks including some food preparation, domestic duties, and monitoring of stock levels.
You will need to have a genuine love of working with children, be motivated, reliable, and have some experience of working with children.
We can offer;
An opportunity to work in an outstanding Early Years setting
The opportunity to develop your skills and experience throughout our Federation of three outstanding Nursery Schools
Training and continuous professional development
A positive and enthusiastic staff team, who are committed to achieving the best outcomes for our children
The benefits of working for the Local Authority, including pension scheme and the employee assistance scheme
25 days paid holiday plus public holidays (paid pro-rata rising after 5 years service)
50% Discounted childcare scheme
2 x Free Social Events per year
Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loans
A range of local discounts
Please email admin@cavershamnursery.reading.sch.ukor call 0118 937 5429 for an application pack - Applications will be considered upon receipt
Visit the Nursery School website for more information - https://www.reysfederation.org/caversham-nursery-school
Please do not send a C.V. For the purposes of Equal Opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms.
We have a strong commitment to inclusion and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practises.
Successful applicants will be required to provide satisfactory background checks, references and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought.
Lunch Cover ~ 11.30am – 1:30pm ~ Term-time Only
(10 hours per week)
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and caring nurture assistant to work in our busy Nursery School with children aged between 3 months - 4 years.
You will be supporting the team on a day-to-day basis, carrying out a range of tasks including some food preparation, domestic duties, and monitoring of stock levels.
You will need to have a genuine love of working with children, be motivated, reliable, and have some experience of working with children.
We can offer;
An opportunity to work in an outstanding Early Years setting
The opportunity to develop your skills and experience throughout our Federation of three outstanding Nursery Schools
Training and continuous professional development
A positive and enthusiastic staff team, who are committed to achieving the best outcomes for our children
The benefits of working for the Local Authority, including pension scheme and the employee assistance scheme
25 days paid holiday plus public holidays (paid pro-rata rising after 5 years service)
50% Discounted childcare scheme
2 x Free Social Events per year
Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loans
A range of local discounts
Please email admin@cavershamnursery.reading.sch.ukor call 0118 937 5429 for an application pack - Applications will be considered upon receipt
Visit the Nursery School website for more information - https://www.reysfederation.org/caversham-nursery-school
Please do not send a C.V. For the purposes of Equal Opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms.
We have a strong commitment to inclusion and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practises.
Successful applicants will be required to provide satisfactory background checks, references and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought.
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