Early Years Educator – New Bridge Nursery School

Local Government South East; Reading; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted Childcare scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loans

Local discounts

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking an Early Years Educator for New Bridge Nursery School in Reading. The role is part-time, term-time only with inset days, permanent, based on-site at Reading. Salary range £22,284–£23,380 per year, closes 27 September 2026.

DBS check required; enhanced safeguarding applies. CVs not accepted. Applicants should be qualified to Level 3 in Early Years Education and Childcare, be reliable, flexible, and demonstrate a love of working with young children, including

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 3 in Early Years Education and Childcare.
• Motivated, creative and enthusiastic.
• Love of working with young children, including those with additional needs.
• A good team player.
• Reliable and flexible.

Skills

Team player

Reliable

Flexible

Childcare passion

Education

Level 3 in Early Years Education and Childcare

Job description

Reading Borough Council

34.75 Hours per week – Term time only plus inset days – Permanent

• Part Time
• Permanent
• Term Time only
• Reading
• Posted 6 days ago
• £22,284 to £23,380 Per year £ / Year
• Closes: 27 September 2026

Website Reading Borough Council

Are you passionate about helping young children learn, grow and thrive? Join the dedicated team at New Bridge Nursery School as an Early Years Educator and play a vital role in shaping children's first experiences of education.

Initially Based within Our Snowflake Communication Resource starting October 2026.

The Successful Candidate Will Be

• Qualified to level 3 in Early Years Education and Childcare
• Motivated, creative and enthusiastic
• Have a love of working with young children, including those with additional needs.
• A good team player
• Reliable and flexible

We Can Offer

• An opportunity to work in an exceptional Early Years setting
• A positive and enthusiastic staff team, committed to achieving the best outcomes for our 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

If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready to make a positive impact on young lives, we would love to hear from you!

For more information please email [e-mail] or visit: www.newbridgenursery.reading.sch.uk or call 0118 937 5580.

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 will conduct a social media search for successful candidates. CVs will not be accepted.