Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership...

At Outcomes First Schools we believe in creating a better work life balance Job Title: Primary SEN Teacher Location: Riseley Green School, Riseley, Reading, Berkshire RG7 1QF Hours: Bank role - As Needed, Flexible Salary: £20.00 - £30.00 per hour Contract: Bank Start: October 2026 UK applicants only - no sponsorship available About the Role At Riseley Green School, we are looking for a dedicated and adaptable Bank SEN Teacher to join our specialist team on an as-needed basis. This flexible role is ideal for an experienced Primary Teacher who is passionate about making a difference and enjoys the variety of working across different classes and supporting students with a range of additional needs. You'll step into a nurturing and supportive environment where small class sizes and personalised learning allow you to build positive relationships and create meaningful learning experiences. Working alongside Teaching Assistants, therapists and other professionals, you'll...

Location: Reading, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. 2027 Systems Engineering Apprentice - Level 6 Applied Professional Engineering Degree Apprenticeship   Start Date: 6 September 2027 Salary: £24,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Reading Working Schedule: Monday – Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday – Thursday, 5 hours Friday)   Turn your curiosity into a career. If you're passionate about engineering, eager to learn, and looking for a degree apprenticeship that combines academic study with exciting on-the-job experience, we'd love to...

Location: Reading, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. 2027 Research and Development Graduate   Start Date: 06 September 2027 Salary: £34,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Reading Working Schedule: 37 hours per week (8 hours Monday - Thursday, 5 hours on a Friday)   Are you passionate about engineering? Do you have an inquisitive mind? Do you want to be part of a Graduate Programme that will develop and challenge you?  If so, then look no further…   What is the Engineering Development Programme? This is a 3-year programme with the option to...

Location: Reading, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Title: Sales Manager (New Customer Acquisition) - Software Monetization Location: The preferred location is Reading, although Remote UK with regular visit to Reading site could be taken into consideration for the ideal candidate.  This role offers a hybrid approach to office and remote working. Travel in the UK and around Nordics / BeNeLux is an essential part of the role Thales Software Monetization The position is based in the Thales Software Monetization division. Thales has more than 30 years of experience in...

Special Needs Teaching Assistant Full Time 5 Days Per Week Temp to Perm Opportunity £100 to £130 per day depending upon experience! Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a highly regarded specialist school supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, communication difficulties, severe and profound learning difficulties, and complex needs. This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday , with the opportunity to move onto a permanent contract after a successful 12-week temporary period . About the School The school is recognised for its nurturing, inclusive, and pupil-centred approach. Leaders and staff are committed to ensuring every child is empowered to achieve their full potential in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment. The school's ethos centres around developing...

Special Needs Teaching Assistant Full Time 5 Days Per Week Temp to Perm Opportunity £100 to £130 per day depending upon experience! Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a highly regarded specialist school supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, communication difficulties, severe and profound learning difficulties, and complex needs. This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday , with the opportunity to move onto a permanent contract after a successful 12-week temporary period . About the School The school is recognised for its nurturing, inclusive, and pupil-centred approach. Leaders and staff are committed to ensuring every child is empowered to achieve their full potential in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment. The school's ethos centres around developing...

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. Role: Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above). Location: Cedar Park Day Nursery Twyford RG10 9PP. Contract: Permanent 37.5-40 hours/week 52 weeks/year. Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:30-18:30 Salary: £27,040-£33,737.60 per annum (pro-rata) £13.00-£16.22 per hour. We've been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ' careers, not jobs' , supporting one another to grow and succeed. Why join us? Generous annual leave : 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays. Work-life balance: Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days incentive; take your leave or sell the days you...

Employment Solicitor, 4+ PQE, Berkshire, £75,000-£90,000 DOE - Join a highly regarded Employment team within a Legal 500 & Chambers ranked firm, offering excellent client exposure, and genuine opportunities for career development. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Gemma Jones on or email with your CV - JOB REF: THE ROLE: You will take on a varied and high-quality caseload spanning both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, acting for employers, HR teams, and senior executives. Your work will cover everything from capability and conduct issues, redundancies, and TUPE through to whistleblowing, employment tribunal litigation, settlement negotiations, and trade union matters. The team has a particularly strong reputation within the education sector, offering you the opportunity to work closely with a diverse and high-quality client base. This is a role with excellent client exposure, direct Partner support, and genuine scope to take...

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. Role: Nursery Cook Catering for up to 105 children aged 6 weeks-5 years old. Location: Green Park Day Nursery Reading RG2 6UQ (on Green Park Business Park). Contract: Fixed-term contract ending at the end of May .5 hours/week 52 weeks/year. Working pattern: Monday-Friday Alternating shifts of 07:30-16:00 and 09:00-17:30. Salary: £25,330.50-£31,200 per annum (pro-rata) £12.99-£16.00 per hour. We've been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in 'careers, not jobs', supporting one another to grow and succeed. Why join us? Generous annual leave: 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays. Work-life balance: Up to a further 20 paid days off each...

Senior Planner Tier 1 Contractor Hampshire Location: Southern Region (Strategic focus on Hampshire, Surrey, Berkshire) Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: 90 - 95k basic + Car Allowance + Pension + Benefits The Opportunity Our client don't just build buildings; they build the infrastructure and buildings that keeps the UK moving. The Southern team is expanding from their offices in reading, and they are looking for a Senior Planner who balances technical mastery with a collaborative spirit. You'll be the strategic backbone of their major projects, translating complex visions into actionable, efficient, and profitable programs. Whether it's a high-tech healthcare facility, a landmark educational hub, or a commercial development, you will ensure we deliver on our promise of excellence. A majority of the work is procured via frameworks so in essence its a bid it, win it, 2nd stage it then take it to site and deliver it philosophy alongside repeat business...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Abbeymore Day Nursery and Pre School Salary – Level 3 £13.50 - £15.88 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Salary – Level 2 £12.99 - £13.38 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location – Reading Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for a flexible working practitioner to join our Bright Flex / Bank team at our Abbeymore nursery. Our Benefits Childcare discount of 40% for first child* Enhanced parental leave Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach...

SWIFTPAK LIMITED Join our busy team, this role will assist and support the Operations & Logistics department, taking responsibility for the receipt of goods. Checking for quality of goods received and be responsible for maintaining an accurate stock count, ensuring it is labelled and located accurately and on the system. Annual wage is minimum wage for your age. £20,800 First year only Minimum wage rates The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed. Training course Supply chain warehouse operative Hours (7 30, Monday to Friday) 40 hours a week Duration 15 Months Positions available 1 Work As an apprentice, you ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. Main daily responsibilities: Ensure the safe receipt of good inwards Check all deliveries for accuracy and quality Accurate processing of goods through in house...

Job Title: Production Planner - SC Location: Burghfield, Reading (On site) Contract Duration: 18 Months Daily Rate: £49.95/hr - £54.49/hr (Umbrella) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC (with a view to gaining DV must be eligible) Key Accountabilities: Balancing demand and supply within Operational Delivery Units by co-ordinating and de-conflicting demand and capability. Translate the Master Production Schedule/Supplemental Schedule requirements into detailed plans with daily granularity ensuring effective and efficient delivery. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and to be a great team player. Additional accountabilities for this job profile may be defined and appointed through the Chief Engineer Management Arrangements, with appointees listed within the Company Design Authorities and Technical Authorities, as held in the company management system. Key Responsibilities:...

Project Manager - Security & Complex Projects Job Type: Contract - 18 Month duration Location: Aldermaston / Reading Working Pattern: Hybrid - approximately 60% site based IR35: Inside IR35 Rate: 63.57 per hour Umbrella / 47.87 per hour PAYE The Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to deliver complex projects within a highly regulated and security-focused environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident Project Manager who can take ownership of projects, work effectively with complex organisations and supply chains, and drive delivery across schedule, cost, quality, risk and security. The successful candidate will be expected to quickly understand project requirements, take ownership and work proactively to deliver projects successfully. Key Responsibilities Deliver assigned projects to agreed time, cost and quality requirements. Lead project planning and coordinate resources across people, budget and...