Nursery Assistant - FTC

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Slough is seeking a full-time Nursery Assistant to support children aged 6 months to reception. The position requires a Level 2 qualification in Childcare along with a solid understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and safeguarding. The role offers flexibile working hours and numerous benefits including generous leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days annual leave

Generous NHS pension scheme

Learning and career development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing tools and services

Discounts at popular retailers

Generous maternity, paternity, and special leave

Free parking across Trust sites

Qualifications

• Must hold a minimum Level 2 qualification in Childcare.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection necessary.
• Good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and stimulation meeting children's needs.
• Work with parents for child involvement.
• Maintain appropriate records in line with EYFS.
• Attend training for career development.
• Ensure nursery is safe, secure, and clean.

Skills

Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 2 qualification in Childcare

Job description

Job Overview

Nursery Assistant

Fixed Term – Maternity Cover

Who are we?

We are Jack in the Box Day 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 Nursery Assistant, Level 2 qualified to join us on a full‑time basis.

Working Hours

We are open Monday to Friday, from 7:30am to 6:00pm, closed on Bank Holidays and during the Christmas and New Year period. Our team works on a rota basis, covering hours per week typically hours per day.

Your role

As a Level 2 Nursery Assistant, you will support the team in caring for and engaging a group of children, providing daily care and activities, while also assisting with developmental reviews. We offer care and education for children aged 6 months through to their transition to reception. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of care and creating learning opportunities in a safe, stimulating environment, all while supporting the Early Years Foundation Stage.

What we need

You must hold a minimum of a full and relevant Level 2 qualification in Childcare. A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage, as well as strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection, is essential.

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

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, innovative 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.

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

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 2 in childcare or equivalent qualification in line with those listed on the ‘qualification finder’ section of
• An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• A knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point‑by‑point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

Equal Opportunities

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: 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.

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