Early Years Practitioner - Katesgrove Primary School
| Posting date: | 08 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £21,770 to £23,610 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2026 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Reading Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: |
Summary
Start date: September 2026 - 36.25 hours per week, Term time plus INSET days
Katesgrove and Southcote are both Schools Direct Training Schools and are very supportive of staff wishing to develop future Teaching careers through this programme
Our friendly schools are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and self-motivated Early Years Practitioner to assist teaching staff in the classroom. We have a lovely, hardworking team of staff and delightful pupils who deserve the best people working with them.
The successful candidate will:
Have a good working knowledge of the EYFS curriculum / practices and supporting children’s learning and development
Contribute to assessment, planning and behaviour management
Demonstrate good interpersonal skills with team members and parents
Be qualified to at least NVQ Level 3 with previous experience of working with young children and parents
Be able to work as a key worker for a group of children
If any further information is required, please contact Federationhr@katesgrove.reading.sch.uk or visit: www.thekennetfederation.co.uk or call 0118 937 5490
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged, Applications will be considered on receipt
Closing date: Sunday 21st June 2026
Interview date: To be confirmed
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.
The Kennet Federation 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
Katesgrove and Southcote are both Schools Direct Training Schools and are very supportive of staff wishing to develop future Teaching careers through this programme
Our friendly schools are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and self-motivated Early Years Practitioner to assist teaching staff in the classroom. We have a lovely, hardworking team of staff and delightful pupils who deserve the best people working with them.
The successful candidate will:
Have a good working knowledge of the EYFS curriculum / practices and supporting children’s learning and development
Contribute to assessment, planning and behaviour management
Demonstrate good interpersonal skills with team members and parents
Be qualified to at least NVQ Level 3 with previous experience of working with young children and parents
Be able to work as a key worker for a group of children
If any further information is required, please contact Federationhr@katesgrove.reading.sch.uk or visit: www.thekennetfederation.co.uk or call 0118 937 5490
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged, Applications will be considered on receipt
Closing date: Sunday 21st June 2026
Interview date: To be confirmed
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.
The Kennet Federation 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
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.