At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teaching staff in nurturing young minds and enhancing their learning experiences.
- Company: Katesgrove Primary School, a supportive environment for future educators.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, part-time hours, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Join a friendly team dedicated to inclusivity and cultural diversity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while building your teaching career.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 and experience working with young children required.
The predicted salary is between 21770 - 23610 £ per year.
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details:
- Salary: £21,770 to £23,610 Per year
- Contractual hours: 36.25
- Basis: Part time
- Region: Term Time Only / Permanent / Part-Time
- Job category/type: Early Years Services, Education, Schools, Youth Work
- Start date: September 2026 - 36.25 hours per week, Term time plus INSET days
Katesgrove and Southcote are both Schools Direct Training Schools and are very supportive of staff wishing to develop future Teaching careers through this programme. Our friendly schools are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and self‑motivated Early Years Practitioner to assist teaching staff in the classroom. We have a lovely, hardworking team of staff and delightful pupils who deserve the best people working with them.
The successful candidate will:
- Have a good working knowledge of the EYFS curriculum / practices and supporting children’s learning and development
- Contribute to assessment, planning and behaviour management
- Demonstrate good interpersonal skills with team members and parents
- Be qualified to at least NVQ Level 3 with previous experience of working with young children and parents
- Be able to work as a key worker for a group of children
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, appropriate references and health clearance.
The Kennet Federation aspires to be an actively anti‑racist organisation. We recognise our aspiration as ongoing, involving collective commitment and accountability. We welcome employees who are committed to and will actively contribute to our efforts to celebrate our cultural diversity and be resolute in advancing inclusion and equity. We encourage candidates who share our ambition to apply, and we welcome applications from those with protected characteristics.
Early Years Practitioner - Katesgrove Primary School employer: Reading Borough Council
Katesgrove Primary School is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment for Early Years Practitioners. With a strong commitment to professional development through the Schools Direct Training programme, staff are encouraged to grow their teaching careers while working alongside a dedicated team and delightful pupils. The school's focus on safeguarding, inclusion, and cultural diversity makes it a rewarding place to contribute meaningfully to children's education.
