Qualified Level 3 Early Years Practitioner (SEND experience preferable) - Caversham Nursery School

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and creating a positive impact on early childhood development? We are seeking a dedicated Early Years Practitioner (preferably with SEND experience) to be a vital part of our vibrant nursery school community based at Amersham Road in Reading.

This is a permanent, term-time only role, 37 hours per week, with key person responsibilities. Compressed hours over 4 days of the week working 7:45am – 6pm.

Salary: £26,824 - £28,142 FTE (RG3 SCP 8-11)

Required: January 2026

We are looking for a warm, caring, organised, and dynamic individual, possessing excellent knowledge of the EYFS and demonstrating self-motivation. The role involves creating a secure and engaging environment where children are at the forefront of all you do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum
• Providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged birth to 5 years
• Planning and delivering age-appropriate activities to foster holistic development
• Building strong relationships with children, parents, and fellow team members
• To support the integration of children with special educational needs and disabilities

We offer:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• 50% discounted childcare scheme
• 2 x free social events per year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loans
• A range of local discounts

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 Caversham 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@cavershamnursery.reading.sch.uk or call 0118 937 5429 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. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect 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.