Nursery Nurse | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Reading seeks a Level 3 Nursery Nurse to provide care and developmental support for children aged 6 months to reception age. Responsibilities include planning activities, maintaining records, and working with a team to ensure a stimulating environment. Ideal candidates will have an NVQ 3 in childcare and a solid understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The position offers flexible working options and generous benefits including an NHS pension.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days annual leave

Generous NHS pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing tools and services

Retail and restaurant discounts

Support networks for diversity

Generous leave policies

Free parking

Qualifications

• Understanding of child development and education principles.
• Experience with children aged 6 months to reception age.
• Capability to build relationships with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care, activities, and developmental reviews for children.
• Plan activities to help children achieve their potential.
• Maintain development records and report to the Team Leader.

Skills

Understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage

Knowledge of safeguarding children

Ability to plan engaging activities

Education

NVQ 3 in childcare or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a qualified Level 3 Nursery Nurse to join our team at Little Dragons Day Nursery, located within Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Reading.

Salary: £24,937 to £26,598

Location: Little Dragons, Reading

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a group of children, providing daily care, activities, and completing developmental reviews.
• 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 (EYFS).
• Plan engaging and stimulating activities to help children achieve their full potential.
• Build strong relationships with parents.
• Maintain a positive, caring approach, contribute creative ideas, and work collaboratively within the team.
• Work closely with the nursery team and the area SENCO to provide support for children with special needs.
• Encourage all areas of children's development within EYFS with appropriate activities, play opportunities and action through imaginative play and innovative programming.
• Compile and maintain development records on children and report to the Team Leader at agreed intervals.
• Provide a stimulating, friendly and caring environment at all times.
• Demonstrate good practice with regards to special needs and inclusion, working with nursery and area SENCO as appropriate.
• Be a key carer carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a small group of children and their families.
• Work 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.

Qualifications

• NVQ 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services.
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants.
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality.
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
• Free parking across Trust site.

Additional Information

Working hours: Monday to Friday, from 7:30am to 6:00pm, closed on Bank Holidays and during the Christmas and New Year period. Team works on a rota basis, covering 37.5 hours per week typically 7.5 hours per day.

The role may close early if the right candidate is found. Advert closes on Wednesday 12 Nov 2025.

Contact: Rebecca Croft, phone [phone], email [e-mail].

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.