Band 3 Nursery Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development

Flexible shifts

Wellbeing resources

Paid annual leave

Access to NHS shifts

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a nursery assistant for its nurseries. The role supports young children's physical, emotional and social development, works with parents, and maintains EYFS records. Shifts include full-time 7:30am–6pm or part-time mornings or late afternoons.

This is a three-month bank role via NHS Professionals. NVQ 3 in childcare or equivalent and EYFS knowledge are required, with opportunities for learning, development and flexible shift patterns.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 in childcare or equivalent
• Knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection
• Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage

Responsibilities

• Meet children's physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs in a non-discriminatory way
• Work in partnership with parents and encourage their involvement in the nursery and their child's care
• Keep records as necessary, in line with the EYFS Statutory Framework
• Attend training to keep practice modern and support personal career development
• Help run the nursery's daily domestic management, keeping it safe, secure and clean at all times

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

EYFS knowledge

Education

NVQ 3 in childcare or equivalent

Job description

Nursery assistant post with Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust's nurseries, filled through NHS Professionals on a three-month bank basis. The work centres on meeting young children's physical, emotional and social needs, partnering with parents and keeping EYFS records. Shifts run full-time from 7:30am to 6pm or part-time early morning or late afternoon. Fit depends on an NVQ 3 in childcare or equivalent and EYFS knowledge.

What the job involves

• Meet children's physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs in a non-discriminatory way
• Work in partnership with parents and encourage their involvement in the nursery and their child's care
• Keep records as necessary, in line with the EYFS Statutory Framework
• Attend training to keep practice modern and support personal career development
• Help run the nursery's daily domestic management, keeping it safe, secure and clean at all times

What’s required

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 in childcare or equivalent

Experience

• Knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection
• Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage

What’s offered

• Learning and development opportunities to support career progression
• Flexible shifts and committed shifts
• Wellbeing resources
• Paid annual leave
• Access to shifts across over 50 partner NHS Trusts