Band 3 Nursery Assistant

NHS

  • Maidenhead, Berkshire Reading
  • £13.13-13.79 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 hours ago
Job Title:Nursery AssistantTrust: Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustLocation:3 Locations-Slough, Maidenhead & ReadingPay Rates:Starting from £12.08 per hourShift Patterns:Full Time 7:30am-18:00pm or Part Time on either 7am-10am or 15:00pm-18:00pmAre you someone with a passion for childcare? Do you thrive in providing exceptional care and nurturing young minds? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT) havemultiple opportunitiesavailable for Nursery Assistants to join their fast-growing team at either of the following locations: Jack In The Box nursery based in Slough, Kiddies Cabin nursery based in Maidenhead and Little Dragons nursery based in Reading.Main duties of the jobTo provide the best possible care and stimulation for the children of the nursery meeting their physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs in a non-discriminatory manner.To work in partnership with parents and encourage their involvement in the aims of the nursery and in all aspects of their child's care.To provide and maintain records as necessary and appropriate, in line with the EYFS Statutory Framework.To attend training courses, to ensure that modern, innovated and forward looking practices are maintained and to allow for personal career development.To assist in the daily domestic management of the nursery; ensuring that the nursery is kept safe, secure and clean at all times.About usHere at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challengesWork-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leaveOpportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you wantDetailsDate posted04 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£13.13 to £13.79 an hourContractBankDuration3 monthsWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Flexible workingReference numberM0042-82839CJob locationsBerkshire Health AuthorityBath RoadReadingRG30 2BASt. Marks Hospital112 St. Marks RoadMaidenheadBerkshireSL6 6DUJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job Descriptions for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job Descriptions for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • NVQ 3 in childcare or equivalent.
ExperienceEssential
  • A knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection.
  • An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • NVQ 3 in childcare or equivalent.
ExperienceEssential
  • A knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection.
  • An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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