Qualified Early Years Practitioner - Blagdon Nursery (Term Time Only)

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Keyworker Role

Required ASAP

Scale: RG3 Scale 7-11 (£13.26 to £14.13 per hour)

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

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated Early Years Practitioner to work as a Keyworker 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.

We can offer;

an opportunity to work in an exemplary Early Years setting
the opportunity to develop your skills and experience throughout our Federation of three exemplary 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: BNEYP11/24 Closing date: 08/12/24

Interviews: to be confirmed

*Applications will be considered upon receipt

For an application pack please email: admin@blagdonnursery.reading.sch.uk or visit www.reysfederation.org

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.