Level 3 Early Years Educator - Sure Start Whitley NurseryCouncil

18.5 hours part-time posiitons

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. 

About the team  

Sure Start Whitley Nursery is a busy, popular and well established nursery providing high quality childcare to local families in Reading.   

The nursery is set out over three bright rooms which connect to a private garden space. Our local community is diverse with children attending our setting from a range of different backgrounds and with many different languages represented. Our educators are completely focused on ensuring that all children achieve and have an equal chance of success in an environment which is inclusive, inspiring, and nurturing.   

The children are very important and so is our team. We work closely with our educators to ensure that they continue to learn, develop, and share good practices.   

What you’ll do

• Build warm, supportive relationships with children and families, ensuring smooth settling‑in experiences
• Observe, assess and record children’s development, contributing to planning and individual support where needed.
• Promote a safe, nurturing environment where children feel secure, valued and able to progress.
• Support children with SEND and contribute to Individual Education Plans.

Skills and experience  

• Must hold a Level 3 Qualification in Early Years/Childcare.   

• Experience of working with children aged 0-5 years in an early years’ setting.  

• Excellent understanding of child development.  

• Excellent communication skills.     

You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.  
 
Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: 

Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do 

Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential 

Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way 

Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed 

Our offer 

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment. 

A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including: 

• Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave 

• A wide range of flexible working opportunities  

• Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading 

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) 

• Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)

• Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work 

• Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.  The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax 

To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact [email protected] 

Closing Date: Sunday 8th November 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed 
Interview Process: To be confirmed 

Position type: Part time