Nursery Practitioner

JEM Childcare Solutions; Reading; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 19,286; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Employee Discounted Childcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexibility to work around your life

Recognition and rewards

Job summary

JEM Childcare Solutions in Reading is seeking a Nursery Practitioner for a full-time role at a south Reading nursery. The position offers either 3 or 5 days per week (32 hours or 42.5 hours) with an hourly rate up to £14.62 depending on qualifications and experience.

Situated with good transport links and onsite parking, the role includes a pension, discounted childcare, employee assistance programme and flexible scheduling to fit around life commitments.

Qualifications

• Ideally a Level 2 or above Early Years / Childcare qualification (full and relevant)
• Experience in a nursery or early years setting
• Knowledge of child development, EYFS, and safeguarding
• Deliver high-quality care and learning experiences
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted requirements
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Flexible to work 3 or 5 days per week (32 hrs or 42.5 hrs)

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and learning experiences
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted requirements
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Flexible to work 3 or 5 days per week (32 hrs or 42.5 hrs)

Skills

Team player

Proactive

Flexible

Attention to detail

Education

Level 2 Early Years / Childcare qualification

Job description

Full time | JEM Childcare Solutions | United Kingdom

Posted On 30/07/2026

Job Information

Job Level Nursery Practitioner

Early Years

City Reading

Province West Berkshire

Postal Code RG7

salary low £ 13.00

salary high £ 14.62

Job Description

About our Clients

Based in south Reading, this lovely countryside nursery are seeking a passionate and qualified practitioner, offering either 3 or 5 days per week. (32 hrs or 42.5 hrs) based on an hourly rate up to £14.62 per hour depending on qualification and experience.

On good transport links, and also onsite parking.

Requirements

What are Clients are looking for

Essential for the Nursery Practitioner role

Ideally a Level 2 or above Early Years / Childcare qualification (full and relevant)

Experience in a nursery or early years setting

Knowledge of child development, EYFS, and safeguarding

Deliver high-quality care and learning experiences

Ensure compliance with Ofsted requirements

Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues

Ideal Nursery Practitioner Candidate

Passionate about early years and children's development

Proactive, flexible, and a strong team player

Maintains high standards and promotes best practice

Nursery Practitioner Benefits and Perks

Company Pension

Employee Discounted Childcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexibility to work around your life commitments

Recognition and rewards to say thank you for a job well done