Early Years Practitioner - Katesgrove Primary School
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
If any further information is required, please contact Federationhr@katesgrove.reading.sch.uk or 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 2026
Interview 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.
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