Band 3 Nursery Assistant

NHS Professionals Limited

Reading RG30 2BA, Maidenhead SL6 6DU £14.05 Permanent On-site Closes 28 Sep 2026
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Band 3 Nursery Assistant at NHS Professionals Limited in Reading RG30 2BA, Maidenhead

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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) have multiple opportunities available 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

Job description

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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.

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.

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