Nursery Nurse
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Reading, RG30 2BAView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 November 2026
34 days leftJob description
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 Healthcar...
- 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.
- 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 or training
Essential
- 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
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- A knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection and appropriate protocol
- 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
Desirable: - Food Hygiene Certificate; - Paediatric First Aid Certificate
Previous Experience
Essential: - Experience of any work which demonstrates the skills required for the post; - Experience of teamwork; - Previous relevant work in childcare
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Essential: - Good communication skills; - An understanding of the role of the Key Person; - Knowledge of inclusive practice
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
16 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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