Level 3 SEND Early Years Practitioner (Term Time Only) - Blagdon

Scale: RG3 Scale 5-11 (£19,650 to £22,129 pro rata *pay rise pending)

35 hours a week, term time only, plus 5 INSET days

Due to expansion of our SEND provision we are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated Early Years Practitioner to work in this large and busy Nursery School with children aged between 2-4 years. Blagdon Nursery has been at the heart of the Whitley community for over 80 years. This position is in our SEND resource so experience and knowledge of SEND (Special Educational Needs or Disabilities) would be advantageous.

We can offer;

an opportunity to work in an outstanding Early Years setting
the opportunity to develop your skills and experience throughout our Federation of three outstanding Nursery Schools
training and continuous professional development
a positive and enthusiastic staff, who are committed to achieving the best outcomes for our children
the benefits of working for the Local Authority, including pension scheme and the employee assistance scheme

The successful candidates will;

be qualified to Level 3 in Early Years Education and Childcare
have a working knowledge of the updated Early Years Foundation Stage and of child development; and be passionate about working with this age group
be confident in observing and assessing children’s development, preferably with experience of using Tapestry
have a good knowledge of Safeguarding practices
be motivated, creative, enthusiastic and a good team player
be reliable, flexible and have good communication skills

Reference Number: BLAD 09/23a Closing date: 12/10/23

*Applications will be considered upon receipt

An application pack is available to download below, alternatively please email admin@blagdonnursery.reading.sch.uk or call 0118 937 5425 to request application forms.

Blagdon Nursery School is part of the REYS Federation which comprises of Blagdon, Caversham and New Bridge Nursery Schools. We are 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 may conduct a social media search for successful candidates. CVs will not be accepted; please request an application pack via the above email or download one from our website.