Nursery Assistant
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NHS Professionals Limited Nursery Assistant
The closing date is 10 November 2026
Job summary
The objective of the nursery assistant is to assist in the development and running of the day nursery, to provide outstanding day care for the children in a safe, clean and stimulating environment.
The aim is to provide the best possible day care for children at the nursery, which meets their physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs in a non discriminatory manner.
Main duties of the job
Main accountabilities:
To provide the best possible care and stimulation for the children of the nursery in a safe and happy environment
To liaise with parents and encourage their involvement in the aims of the nursery and in all aspects of their childrens care
To assist in the supervising and training of students and NVQ trainees sent to the nursery from time to time, as delegated
To attend seminars, training courses and exhibitions to keep abreast of developments in all aspects of child care practice and policy, to ensure that modern, innovated and forward looking practices are maintained: and personal career development
To assist in the planning of appropriate programmes of activities for the under 5s, relevant to their age and stage of development, to discuss other matters relevant to the staff and children and ensure appropriate records are kept.
To act as key person to allocated children and ensure that their profiles and any other paperwork needed is kept up to date
To work effectively as part of a team on a daily basis. Providing a happy, effective working environment.
To assist in the daily domestic management of the nursery: including ensuring that the nursery is kept safe, secure and clean at all times
Any other tasks within the framework and childcare of the post, which you are trained and capable of.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£15.93 to £25.49 an hour
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
M0042-26-0328
Job locations
London Rd
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main accountabilities:
To provide the best possible care and stimulation for the children of the nursery in a safe and happy environment
To liaise with parents and encourage their involvement in the aims of the nursery and in all aspects of their childrens care
To assist in the supervising and training of students and NVQ trainees sent to the nursery from time to time, as delegated
To attend seminars, training courses and exhibitions to keep abreast of developments in all aspects of child care practice and policy, to ensure that modern, innovated and forward looking practices are maintained: and personal career development
To assist in the planning of appropriate programmes of activities for the under 5s, relevant to their age and stage of development, to discuss other matters relevant to the staff and children and ensure appropriate records are kept.
To act as key person to allocated children and ensure that their profiles and any other paperwork needed is kept up to date
To work effectively as part of a team on a daily basis. Providing a happy, effective working environment.
To assist in the daily domestic management of the nursery: including ensuring that the nursery is kept safe, secure and clean at all times
Any other tasks within the framework and childcare of the post, which you are trained and capable of
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main accountabilities:
To provide the best possible care and stimulation for the children of the nursery in a safe and happy environment
To liaise with parents and encourage their involvement in the aims of the nursery and in all aspects of their childrens care
To assist in the supervising and training of students and NVQ trainees sent to the nursery from time to time, as delegated
To attend seminars, training courses and exhibitions to keep abreast of developments in all aspects of child care practice and policy, to ensure that modern, innovated and forward looking practices are maintained: and personal career development
To assist in the planning of appropriate programmes of activities for the under 5s, relevant to their age and stage of development, to discuss other matters relevant to the staff and children and ensure appropriate records are kept.
To act as key person to allocated children and ensure that their profiles and any other paperwork needed is kept up to date
To work effectively as part of a team on a daily basis. Providing a happy, effective working environment.
To assist in the daily domestic management of the nursery: including ensuring that the nursery is kept safe, secure and clean at all times
Any other tasks within the framework and childcare of the post, which you are trained and capable of
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- PFA
- Food Hygiene
- Level 3 in Childcare
- Level 2 in Childcare
Desirable
- At least 6 months of experience working as a Nursery Assistant in the last 3 years.
Qualifications
Essential
- PFA
- Food Hygiene
- Level 3 in Childcare
- Level 2 in Childcare
Desirable
- At least 6 months of experience working as a Nursery Assistant in the last 3 years.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Professionals Limited
Address
London Rd
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Professionals Limited
Address
London Rd
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Consultant
Oliver Salter
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£15.93 to £25.49 an hour
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
M0042-26-0328
Job locations
London Rd
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom
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