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Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

United Kingdom, Reading Employment contract 26208.00 - 27278.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted January 20, 2026
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We are looking to appoint a dynamic and ambitious Early Years Assistant to join our exciting and growing Little Griffins Nursery. The chosen candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in planning across the different age groups, build positive relationships within their highly skilled team and support us in expanding the nursery.

Job Responsibility

  • Provide a safe, friendly, stimulating and productive environment
  • Provide exciting, interesting learning opportunities
  • Provide opportunities for fun and enjoyment
  • Follow the EYFS Framework
  • Support with planning for each week
  • Assist in any review of schemes of work
  • Assess and record pupils’ progress
  • Liaise with the Nursery Lead and SEND Teacher
  • Participate in Inset Days and training courses
  • Uphold a high standard of care
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships
  • Prepare reports for key children’s attainment
  • Maintain children’s records
  • Assist staff in carrying out observations and evaluations
  • Maintain personal contact with parents

Requirements

  • Early Years Practitioner qualification such as CACHE Diploma in Child Care and Education, NVQ Level 3
  • Good knowledge of the EYFS Framework
  • Ability to build positive and meaningful relationships with children
  • Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
  • Professional, polite and positive in all verbal interactions
  • Commitment to develop and grow professionally
  • Excellent team player
  • Confident and capable practitioner
  • Confident and sensitive communicator with both adults and children
  • Committed to adhering to the school’s values and ethos
  • Display professionalism in all areas
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Ability and passion to ensure the delivery of superb care and education
  • Good standard of written, oral and IT skills

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of Tapestry as a means of tracking pupil progress and communicating with parents
  • Valid Paediatric First Aid Certificate
  • Knowledge/experience of the independent school system

What we offer

  • 5% employer pension
  • Means tested staff discount
  • Complimentary lunches
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays pa
  • Access to the group’s counselling scheme
  • Access to fully funded apprenticeships
  • Discretionary Christmas stand down

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