Assistant Nursery Nurse

7 days ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Are you a level 2 Qualified Nursery Assistant looking for a new role within an NHS Nursery who are part of an "Outstanding" rated Trust?

Do you want to work as part of team that makes you feel valued, within a workplace that takes staff wellbeing seriously?


Here at Little Dragons in Reading we are looking for Nursery Assistants to join our team on a fulltime basis.


We are a team of hard-working professionals ranging from Nursery Trainees to Degree Level practitioners and we are looking for likeminded individuals who are passionate about providing a stimulating, friendly and caring environment for the children in our care.


As level 2 Nursery Assistant you will support a Nursery Nurse with a group of children whom you will provide daily care and activities as well as assisting in the completion of developmental reviews.

We offer care and education for children, from 6 months old, up until they start school in Reception.

You will be expected to maintain the standards of care and learning opportunities for the children in a safe and stimulation environment, supporting the Early Years Foundation Stage.


Being owned by the NHS, our nurseries come highly recommended by families and the standard of care demonstrated for all children links to the expectations that the NHS portray worldwide.


We offer full day care for 51 weeks per year, from 7.30am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday in which you will work on a rota basis for 37.5 hours per week.


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, innovated 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.

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.

We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:

Caring for and about you is our top priority

Committed to providing good quality, safe services

Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

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

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 sites

The "must haves" for this role:
An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage

A knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection

If you're someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and let's be outstanding together.
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