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Nursery Assistant

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Reading, RG30 2BA

Salary

£25,272

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

16 September 2026

16 days left

Job description

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  • To provide the best possible care and stimulation for the children of the nursery meeting their physical, intellectual,emotionaland 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 andmaintainrecords as necessary andappropriate, in line with the EYFS Statutory Framework.
  • to attend training courses, to ensure that modern, innovated andforward lookingpractices aremaintainedand to allow for personal career development.
  • Toassistin the daily domestic management of the nursery; ensuring that the nursery is kept safe,secureand cleanat all times.

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

Education/Qualifications /Training

Essential

  • NVQ 2 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

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

  • As stated in the EYFS, a good standard of written and spoken English. Also able to read and understand English such as to follow instructions or interpret a policy
  • A knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection and appropriate protocol
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

  • Paediatric First Aid Certificate
  • Food Hygiene Certificate
  • Working towards an NVQ 3 in childcare or equivalent qualification in line with those listed on the 'qualification finder' section of www.education.gov.uk

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Experience of any work which demonstrates the skills required for the post
  • Experience of team work
  • Previous relevant work in childcare

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • An understanding of the role of the Key Person
  • Knowledge of inclusive practice

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Flexible approach to hours which includes a willingness to attend meetings, training and nursery events as appropriate

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

26 August 2026

Last checked

27 August 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

BHF
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

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