Nursery Nurse | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

27 days’ annual leave

Excellent learning and career develop­

Free parking across Trust sites

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is advertising for a qualified Level 3 Nursery Nurse to join Kiddies Cabin Day Nursery located within the trust. You will care for a group of children aged 6 months to reception, delivering daily care, learning activities and EYFS development reviews.

You will work as part of a supportive team, build strong relationships with families, plan engaging activities, and support children with special needs in partnership with the area SENCO.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 in childcare or equivalent qualification.
• An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• A knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Care for a group of children, providing daily care and activities.
• Support children from 6 months to reception with high standards of care and learning per EYFS.
• Plan engaging activities to develop independence, creativity and confidence.
• Build strong relationships with parents and carers.
• Support children with special needs alongside the SENCO.
• Maintain development records and report progress to the Team Leader.
• Create a stimulating, caring environment and promote inclusive practice.

Skills

Childcare experience

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

NVQ level 3 in childcare or equivalent

Job description

Nursery Nurse | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Company: Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for a qualified Level 3 Nursery Nurse to join our team.

Who are we: We are Kiddies Cabin Day Nursery located within Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. We pride ourselves on nurturing a positive and supportive environment for our children, & we are looking for a Nursery Nurse, Level 3 qualified to join us .

Your role:

• You will be responsible for a group of children, providing daily care, activities & completing developmental reviews.
• You will support children from 6 months to reception age, ensuring high standards of care & learning in a safe, stimulating environment, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• You will support & inspire children to become independent, creative, & confident individuals. By planning engaging & stimulating activities, you will help children achieve their full potential. Also building strong relationships with parents is essential.
• You will also maintain a positive, caring approach, contribute creative ideas & work collaboratively within the team and bring experience in working with children with special needs, working closely with the nursery team and the area SENCO to provide the best support.
• 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.

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.

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
• 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

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.

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

We’recommitted to equal opportunitiesand welcomeapplications fromall sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected inour accreditations:StonewallProud 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’thesitate to call: Rebecca Croft, Nursery Manager on 0118 9585316 or contact her at [e-mail]’llbe delighted to help.

Please note: 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

This advert closes on Sunday 22 Nov 2026

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust