Nurture Assistant - Norcot Early Years CentreCouncil

The post is permanent 35 hours per week - Term-time only with additional 5 staff training days over the year - Required: 2nd November 2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic Nurture Assistant to join the team in our Ofsted rated Outstanding Nursery School.

A job in early years and childcare is unique and rewarding. You get to be part of a child’s early education and help to shape their future. No matter what the day brings, you’ll feel joy in seeing children grow, learn and flourish.

You will assist a keyworker for a group of children and be part of an established, experienced team of staff to meet the needs of individual children’s needs by completing relevant paperwork and working to the revised EYFS.  You will model positive social interaction and play to provide exciting learning experiences. All staff are required to demonstrate inclusive practice at all times.

Our Benefits
At Norcot Early Years Centre, we’re proud to offer a supportive, rewarding, and inclusive place to work, where every member of staff is valued for the difference they make. We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

What we offer:

• A vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming environment – where passionate, dedicated staff work together to support and educate children with a wide range of needs and abilities.
• A strong, professional team – backed by an experienced and approachable Senior Management Team who are committed to your success.
• Excellent community partnerships – working closely with families, governors, and the wider community to create the best possible outcomes for children.
• Comprehensive training and development – Safeguarding, Health & Safety, First Aid, Food safety, Prevent, Fraud Awareness, GDPR, Equality, Cyber Security within the induction period, further regular continuous opportunities for professional growth.
• Career progression opportunities – with support for further qualifications and development within the Centre and the wider Council.
• 60% staff discount on childcare fees - subject to availability within the nursery school or day care.
• A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing – with a culture that values balance, recognition, and care for every team member.
• One paid wellbeing day per year (pro rata) to support your work-life balance.

Plus, as part of Reading Borough Council, you’ll have access to a generous benefits package including:

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for LGPS members).
• Season Ticket Loan – to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey to and from work.
• Lease Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme – lease a brand new, greener car for three years, with insurance, servicing and road tax included in the monthly fee.
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – offering professional advice and emotional support whenever you need it.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and other local discounts via the Council’s staff benefits portal.
• Generous holiday entitlement – 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service. (calculated in pay for TTO positions)

The successful candidate will:

• Be creative, dynamic and a good communicator.
• Have a flexible approach to your work with a warm, caring attitude.
• Have recent experience of working in an early years environment
• Have relevant and substantial experience of working with children with SEN
• Demonstrate a commitment to providing childcare in a non-discriminatory and inclusive manner.
• Have some experience of working with children from 2 to 5 years.

This Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Successful applicants will be required to provide satisfactory background checks, references and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought.

We have a strong commitment to inclusion and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practises.

For further details about the post or to arrange a visit, please contact the office: 0118 937 5677 or email [email protected]or visit: https://www.norcotearlyyearscentre.co.uk

No agencies please, we are a local authority employer

Please do not send a C.V. For the purposes of Equal Opportunities we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms.

The advert will close when a suitable candidate has been appointed.