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Reference: M0042-89548D
Job summary
Job Title:Nursery Assistant
Trust: Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Location: 2 Locations-Maidenhead & Reading
Pay Rates:£14.05 - £14.75 p/h
Shift Patterns:Full Time 7:30am-18:00pm or Part Time on either 7am-10am or 15:00pm-18:00pm
Are 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 job
To 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 us
Here 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 challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Details
Date posted
28 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£14.05 to £14.75 an hour
Contract
Bank
Duration
3 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
M0042-89548D
Job locations
Berkshire Health Authority
Bath Road
Reading
RG30 2BA
United Kingdom
St. Marks Hospital
112 St. Marks Road
Maidenhead
Berkshire
SL6 6DU
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Descriptions for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Descriptions for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 in childcare or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- A knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection.
- An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 in childcare or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- A knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection.
- An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Professionals Limited
Address
Berkshire Health Authority
Bath Road
Reading
RG30 2BA
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
NHS Professionals Limited
Address
Berkshire Health Authority
Bath Road
Reading
RG30 2BA
United Kingdom