Part Time Nurture Assistant - New Bridge (term time only)
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, passionate and positive Nurture Assistant to join us at our highly regarded Nursery School in Caversham, Reading. The ideal candidate will have a love of working with young children with additional needs. You will also contribute to the wider team supporting all children during lunchtimes.
This is a 1 year fixed term contract for a term-time only role, plus 5 INSET days per year. Working hours are 20 per week (12:00pm-4:00pm Monday to Friday, Tuesdays 5:00pm for a team meeting)
Actual salary: RG2 SCP3 £11,477 to SCP5 £11,841 per year
Required: September 2025
Reference Number: SCH3195
As a Nurture Assistant, you will be working alongside Teachers and Early Years Practitioners in creating a stimulating and holistic learning environment, whilst supporting the children with additional needs in their development, education and play.
At New Bridge Nursery School, we believe in fostering a warm and inclusive atmosphere where children can thrive. Our dedicated team is committed to providing exceptional care and education for children in their early years, laying the foundation for a lifetime of learning.
Are you:
- Motivated, creative and enthusiastic
- A good team player
- Reliable, calm and flexible
- Passionate about working with and supporting young children
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 allchildren
- 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
How to apply:
We encourage interested candidates to visit the nursery prior to application. If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready to make a positive impact on young lives, we would love to hear from you! You can also learn more about our setting in the New Bridge Nursery School section of this website.
An application pack is available to download below, but if you would prefer a printed application pack, please contact us by emailing admin@newbridgenursery.reading.sch.uk or call 0118 937 5580 to make a request.
Applications will be considered upon receipt and interviews arranged accordingly
Please do not send a C.V. For the purposes of Equal Opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms. 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.
We follow safer recruitment practices. Successful applicants will be required to provide satisfactory background checks, references and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought.