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:

  • Developing independence with their packed lunches
  • Learning about healthy eating
  • Engaging in fun, educational, safe and positive play experiences 

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 - 5 hours per week

Salary: RG2, SCP3 £2,869 to £2,914 Per year

Start date: September 2025

We can offer: 

  • An exceptional Early Years setting with a strong community spirit
  • A positive, enthusiastic staff team, committed to children's outcomes
  • A friendly, caring, and creative working environment 
  • Training and professional development opportunities
  • Local Authority benefits, including:
    • Local Government pension scheme
    • Season ticket loans
    • Employee Assistance Programme

The successful candidate will be:  

  • Motivated, creative and enthusiastic 
  • Passionate about supporting and educating young children
  • A reliable, calm and flexible team player 
  • A good communicator with a caring approach

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:  

We encourage interested candidates to visit the nursery prior to application.  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.

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

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.