Flexible Qualified Nursery Practitioner - Reading

Partou Childcare; Reading; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Maternity/paternity leave

Pension scheme

Annual leave 23 days + bank holidays (

Your birthday off

Health & wellbeing support

Shopping discounts

Buddy referral bonus

Job summary

Partou Childcare is seeking a flexible Early Years nursery practitioner in Berkshire. The role focuses on delivering stimulating activities in line with EYFS, providing attentive care, and building partnerships with families and colleagues.

The position is part-time and permanent, offering access to Partou Academy training, enhanced leave, pension, and wellbeing benefits, with safeguarding and continuous professional development at the core.

Qualifications

• Strong EYFS knowledge.
• Passion for early years education.
• Confidence in supporting children’s learning and development.
• Commitment to safeguarding and ongoing professional development.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Early years passion

Child development support

Safeguarding

Job description

Flexible Qualified Nursery Practitioner – Berkshire | Part-Time | Permanent – Salary £13.56 to £14.40 per hour

About The Role

Partou is seeking a flexible Early Years nursery practitioner. You will work towards ensuring children engage in stimulating activities that support their learning and development in line with the EYFS. You will provide exceptional care and compassion towards the children, maintain a safe and inclusive environment, and build strong partnerships with childcare colleagues and families.

What We Offer

• Partou Academy – access to high-quality professional training and development
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced Annual Leave – we offer 23 days of annual leave each year, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Your birthday off – to enjoy your special day how you would like to
• Health & wellbeing support – access to a free health plan and 24hr helpline
• Shopping discounts – exclusive discounts across retail, dining, travel and more!
• Buddy Bonus – cash bonus for you and a friend when referring them for a job

About You

• Strong EYFS knowledge
• Passion for early years education
• Confidence in supporting children’s learning and development
• Commitment to safeguarding and continuous professional development

Why Partou?

Become a Partou team member and join a supportive, caring community where you can enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career. With access to world‑class childcare research, resources, and expertise, we help you develop skills, and empower you to create a positive impact on the development of the next generation, as they lead us into a better future.

Learn more about working at Partou: www.partou.co.uk/careers

Safer Recruitment: All applicants will undergo Enhanced DBS checks and thorough vetting. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Partou is proud be a part of the National Partnership in Early Learning and Childcare (NPELC) - a group of 10 of the largest childcare providers across England. Together, we operate over 1,300 childcare settings, employ more than 38,000 people, and take care of over 160,000 children.