Nursery Assistant

Company: Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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Location: Reading
Job Description:

We are looking for a qualified Level 2 Nursery Assistant to join our team.

Who are we

Little Dragons Nursery located within Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. We pride ourselves on nurturing a positive and supportive environment for our children.

Working hours

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

Your role

You will be responsible for a group of children, providing daily care, activities, and completing developmental reviews. You will 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. You will support and inspire children to become independent, creative, and confident individuals. By planning engaging and stimulating activities, you will help children achieve their full potential. Building strong relationships with parents is essential.

You will also maintain a positive, caring approach, contribute creative ideas, and 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Work in partnership with parents and encourage their involvement in the aims of the nursery and in all aspects of their child’s care.
  • Provide and maintain records as necessary and appropriate, in line with the EYFS Statutory Framework.
  • Attend training courses to ensure that modern, innovative and forward looking practices are maintained and allow for personal career development.
  • Assist in the daily domestic management of the nursery; ensuring that the nursery is kept safe, secure and clean at all times.

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 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

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

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Posted: July 8th, 2026