Start date: September 2025 Contract type:1 x Permanent Position & 1 x Fixed-term to 31st August 2026 Hours: 32.5 Hours per week – Term time only inset days The East Reading Federation is seeking two experienced, dynamic team players to join our well-established Early Years Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Early Years Practioner who is passionate about high-quality education and inclusivity for all children. You will join a well-established, supportive community with strong staff teams, enthusiastic pupils, and a dedicated Governing Board. The Right Candidate Will: • Hold NNEB or NVQ 3 qualification • Have experience of working with children, preferably in Early Years • Fully support the ethos of Alfred Sutton Primary School and wider Federation • Have knowledge of basic health and safety procedures; ability to deal with accidents or emergencies in a calm manner • Have knowledge and understanding of different social, cultural and physical needs of Children. • Be able to demonstrate good written and oral communication skills. • Ability to communicate effectively with adults, including other professionals, parents and carers and with pupils with different cultural, physical and social needs. • Hold a valid first aid qualification, preferably in paediatric first aid or be willing to attend such training • Demonstrate a willingness and desire to embrace continued professional development opportunities • Be caring, friendly, approachable and inclusive • Demonstrate dedication, patience, humour and enthusiasm • Maintain confidentiality on all school matters We Offer: • A welcoming, diverse and ambitious Federation community. • A committed and experienced staff team • Ongoing CPD • Access to RBC Employee Assistance Programme. To Apply: Visits to the school prior to application are welcomed. Please contact bursar@alfredsutton.reading.sch.uk to arrange. Please apply via the link on our website,and send completed applications Alice de Croos at bursar@alfredsutton.reading.sch.uk. • Closing Date: Sunday 29th June 2025 • Shortlisting: week commencing 30th June • Interviews: To be arranged for week commencing 7th July 2025. East Reading Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.