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Band 3 Nursery AssistantNHS

Reading, RG30 2BA Bank £14.05 to £14.75
Posted 9 October 2026 Closing date 10 November 2026
Checked 16 hours ago · still listed on NHS Jobs Closes in 3 days · 10 Nov 2026
Reading West Rail Station (0.7 miles, direct) Wallingford (Cholsey & Wallingford Railway) (12.0 miles, direct) Purley Social Club (3.4 miles, direct)

Job summary

Job Title:Nursery Assistant

Trust: Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Location: 2 Locations-Maidenhead & Reading

Pay Rates:£14.05 - £14.75 p/h

Shift Patterns:Full Time 7:30am-18:00pm or Part Time on either 7am-10am or 15:00pm-18:00pm

Are you someone with a passion for childcare? Do you thrive in providing exceptional care and nurturing young minds? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT) havemultiple opportunitiesavailable for Nursery Assistants to join their fast-growing team at either of the following locations: Jack In The Box nursery based in Slough, Kiddies Cabin nursery based in Maidenhead and Little Dragons nursery based in Reading.

Main duties of the job

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.

Job description

Please see attached Job Descriptions for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role.

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