Nursery Assistant

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous NHS pension

Excellent learning and career support

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Level 2 Nursery Assistant to join the team at 57-59 Bath Road Nursery. This part-time role focuses on delivering high-quality care within the EYFS framework and supporting young children in a safe, nurturing environment.

You will care for a group of children from 6 months to reception, run engaging activities, complete developmental reviews, and foster strong parent partnerships to support each child’s progress.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in childcare or equivalent qualification.
• Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Responsibilities

• Care for a group of children and provide daily care and activities.
• Support children from 6 months to reception age, ensuring safe, stimulating learning environments.
• Plan engaging activities and complete developmental reviews.
• Build strong relationships with parents and carers as part of the child's development.

Skills

Childcare

EYFS knowledge

Teamwork

Education

NVQ level 3 in childcare

Job description

Job overview

We are looking for a qualified Level 2 Nursery Assistant to join our team.

Who are we: We are 57-59 Bath Road Nursery located within Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. We pride ourselves on nurturing a positive and supportive environment for our children, and we are looking for a part-time Nursery Nurse, Level 3 qualified to join us on a part-time basis.

Working hours: Working hours: Our shifts are 8 hours a day i.e. 7.30am -3.30pm, 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm, 10am-6pm – Closed weekends, Bank holidays and the week at Christmas. Shifts tend to be different each day, and we have 30-minute lunch break.

Your role:

• You will be responsible for a group of children, providing daily care, activities, and completing developmental reviews.

• You will support children from 6 months to reception age, ensuring high standards of care and learning in a safe, stimulating environment, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage.

• You will support and inspire children to become independent, creative, and confident individuals. By planning engaging and stimulating activities, you will help children achieve their full potential. Also building strong relationships with parents is essential.

*Applications for this role will be considered on a first come first serve basis and we may close the vacancy early if the right candidate is found

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• Encouraging all areas of the children’s development within Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with the appropriate activities, play opportunities and actions through imaginative play and innovative programming.

• Compiling and maintaining development records on children and report to the Team Leader at agreed intervals.

• Providing a stimulating, friendly and caring environment at all times.

• Demonstrating good practice with regards to special needs and inclusion, working with the nursery and area SENCO as appropriate.

• Being a key carer carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a small group of children and their families.

• Working with Early Years and other professional teams to continuously improve the quality of childcare and education and to learn about current developments in childcare practice and policy.

Working for our organisation

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The “must haves” for this role:

• NVQ level 3 in childcare or equivalent qualification in line with those listed on the ‘qualification finder’ section of www.education.gov.uk;

• An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage

• A knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection.
  Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants.However, it’s important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process.AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedon’t hesitate to call: Rebecca Croft Nursery Manager on 0118 9044638 or contact her at [e-mail] who’ll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK immigration rules. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK

Our Trust’s vision is ‘To be a great place to get care, a great place to give care.’
This vision guides everything we do – for our patients, their carers, our staff, and our partners. To achieve it, we are committed to a strong set of values that underpin the way we work:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority – we put people at the centre of everything we do.

• Committed to providing good quality, safe services – we strive for excellence in care and in our ways of working.

• Working together with you to develop innovative solutions – we collaborate with patients, carers, colleagues, and communities to deliver care that makes a difference.

These values are brought to life through our four Trust Behaviours, which are essential to how we work and the culture we create:

• Compassionate – Motivated to positively impact the wellbeing of self and others.

• Curious – Listening, learning and exploring new ideas and ways of working to continually improve what we do.

• Inclusive – Valuing diversity and championing equity by ensuring everyone feels recognised. able to contribute and committed to actively addressing unfairness.

• Perseverance – Demonstrates resilience and flexibility even during periods of uncertainty, to achieve goals that contribute to high-quality care and services.

At Berkshire Healthcare, we foster an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs.

Watch our careers video to learn more.

We welcome talent from all backgrounds and offer guaranteed interviews to disabled applicants and armed forces community members who meet the minimum criteria.

Please note we may close positions before the advertised date.

If you need help with your application, please contact us on [emailprotected]

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