Lunchtime Nurture Assistant - New Bridge Nursery School (term time only)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and caring person to join our lunchtime team to support the children in becoming confident in accessing their packed lunches and teaching them about healthy eating as well as joining them in their 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.

This is a term-time only role, working from 11.15am to 1:00pm daily Monday to Thursday + 5 Inset Days

Salary: RG2, SCP3 

Start date: As soon as possible

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 
  • The benefits of working for the local authority, including pension scheme, season ticket loans and the employee assistance scheme

The successful candidate will be:  

  • Motivated, creative and enthusiastic 
  • Have a passion for working with young children
  • A good team player 
  • Be reliable, flexible and have good communication skills

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

How to apply:  

Visits to our nursery school are welcome and encouraged.  Please contact us if you would like to visit us.  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 practises. Successful applicants will be required to provide satisfactory background checks, references and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought.