Job description
Full time - 37 hours per week - Fixed term 2 years apprenticeship
Brighter Futures for Children is a not-for-profit company, owned by, but independent of, Reading Borough Council. Although we are independent, we are very much part of the Reading Family. Our people enjoy all of benefits as other Council employees including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and continuous service.
We work closely with partners in the local community and key organisations including Reading Borough Council, policy, public health, and voluntary groups. We are responsible for the delivery of children&©s social care, early help & prevention, education services (including SEND). This also includes fostering and adoption, the Youth Justice Service, and traded services with schools.
Our main aim is to protect and enhance the lives of the children of Reading. We help families find long-term solutions to ensure children lead happy, healthy, and successful lives.

ABOUT THE TEAM:

Sure Start Whitley Nursery is a busy, popular and well established nursery providing high quality, affordable and free childcare to local families in the South of 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.
We are very excited to be expanding our nursery in September 2025, opening an additional two rooms. We are looking for an early years apprentice join us on this exciting journey.
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.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Understanding of child development.
• Excellent communication skills.

Megan Jones (Nursery manager) on 0118 937 3922 or email megan.jones@brighterfuturesforchildren.org OR Kelly Goswell (Deputy Manager and SENCo) on 0118 937 3910 or email Kelly.goswell@brighterfuturesforchildren.org