Early Years Practitioner - Katesgrove Primary School
| Posting date: | 09 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2026 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2NL |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | d1ae8c0a-b449-43d5-843d-b0a6c504f279 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
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
What the school offers its staff
If any further information is required, please contact Federationhr@katesgrove.reading.sch.ukor visit: www.thekennetfederation.co.uk or call 0118 937 5490
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged, Applications will be considered on receipt
Closing date: Sunday 21st June 2026Interview date: To be confirmed
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
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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
What the school offers its staff
If any further information is required, please contact Federationhr@katesgrove.reading.sch.ukor visit: www.thekennetfederation.co.uk or call 0118 937 5490
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged, Applications will be considered on receipt
Closing date: Sunday 21st June 2026Interview date: To be confirmed
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
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.