Nursery Assistant

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

27 days annual leave

Free parking across Trust sites

Cycle to Work

Learning and career development

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Bath Road Nursery is hiring a Level 2 Nursery Assistant on a part-time basis. The role involves daily care, activities and progress reviews for children aged 6 months to reception.

You will work within the EYFS framework, planning stimulating activities and building strong parent relationships. Shifts run across mornings and afternoons with a 30-minute lunch break; weekend and bank holiday closures apply.

Qualifications

• Qualified Level 2 Nursery Assistant with experience in early years settings is preferred.
• Level 3 qualification in nursery/nursery nurse is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Care for a group of children and provide daily care and activities.
• Support children from 6 months to reception age in a safe, stimulating EYFS environment.
• Plan engaging activities to support independent, creative and confident development.
• Build strong relationships with parents and report development progress to Team Leader.
• Maintain development records and contribute to continuous improvement in childcare quality.

Education

Level 2 Nursery Assistant qualification

Level 3 Nursery Nurse qualification

Job description

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: 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
• 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.

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

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rebecca Croft Job title: Nursery Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0118 9044638