# Band 3 Nursery Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Professionals Limited. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-3-nursery-assistant/b7f7b401-4995-4b9a-a397-2427998c13e2 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-3-nursery-assistant/b7f7b401-4995-4b9a-a397-2427998c13e2.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Professionals Limited - **Town:** Southampton - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £14.05 to £14.75 an hour - **Contract type:** Bank - **Employment type:** Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-07-19T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-19T11:10:24.348Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/M0042-89548?employerCode=M0042 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/M0042-89548/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=M0042-89548 ## Job Content ### Job summary Job Title:Nursery Assistant Trust: Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Location:3 Locations-Slough, 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. ### 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: 19 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Agenda for change - Band: Band 3 - Salary: £14.05 to £14.75 an hour - Contract: Bank - Duration: 3 months - Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working - Reference number: M0042-89548 - Job locations: Berkshire Health Authority, Bath Road, Reading, RG30 2BA, United Kingdom, St. Marks Hospital, 112 St. Marks Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 6DU, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Descriptions for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role. ## Job Details Job Title:Nursery Assistant Trust: Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Location:3 Locations-Slough, 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. ## Job Description 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. ## Responsibilities Please see attached Job Descriptions for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - A knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection. - An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. ### Qualifications **Essential** - NVQ 3 in childcare or equivalent. ## Documents - [Job Description (DOCX, 755 KB)](document:2964054) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.