# Bank Nursery Assistant, Band 2 > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/bank-nursery-assistant-band-2/333e1f78-e046-4c2d-914d-53d26cab3b7e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/bank-nursery-assistant-band-2/333e1f78-e046-4c2d-914d-53d26cab3b7e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Cheltenham - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 (pa, pro rata if part-time) - **Contract type:** Bank - **Closing date:** 2026-08-03T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-20T14:03:27.280Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Gloucestershire/Gloucestershire/Gloucestershire_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Trust_Childcare_Team/Trust_Childcare_Team-v8058846 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8058846?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We have the exciting opportunity for a Unqualified BANK Nursery Assistant to join our team at Little Oaks Nursery (GRH) and/or Little Apples Nursery (CGH).  We are looking for a dedicated enthusiastic person to work within our nursery working with children aged 0-5 years The nursery opens from 07:00 - 18:00 Monday to Friday (closed bank holidays) You should be the kind of person who can create a stimulating and fun environment with excellent communication skills both verbal and nonverbal at all levels, with a passion for ‘In the Moment planning’. In return you’ll benefit from a happy, supportive environment, good training opportunities, holiday and sickness package along with a NHS Pension scheme. The Trust have two busy workplace nurseries based at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital. Hours: Bank Hours subject to demand and needs Base: Little Oaks Nursery, GRH or Little Apples CGH Salary: Band 2 ### Main duties of the job The role includes meeting the diverse needs of children aged 3 months - 5 years, managing their time effectively in helping with observations and development records. Supporting the Nursery Nurse in the needs of our parents and guardians acting professionally, compassionately and consistently in day to day and sensitive situations. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities 1.0. To ensure the requirements of Ofsted National Standards and all other regulatory bodies are met at all times. 2.0. To adhere to the nursery Policy document and Operational plan and bring to the attention of the Manager any ineffective practice. 3.0. To actively promote good working practice and hold a high regard for the delivery of quality, flexible childcare ensuring that the nursery provides a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children and parents, promoting positive play experiences at all times. 4.0. Support nursery staff to promote the successful implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage through effective curriculum planning. 5.0. To work as part of a team and support/guide Students ensuring that they are encouraged to reach maximum potential. 6.0. Actively promote diversity both in relation to childcare provision generally and in the nurseries, ensuring that a culturally sensitive environment is maintained. 7.0. Support nursery staff to ensure maximum use of available resources to support the nursery achieve a break-even basis at the end of each financial year. 8.0. Considerable flexibility is required to meet the changing needs of the children. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications, Skills and Experience **Essential** - Childcare experience - Excellent interpersonal skills - Ability to communicate and engage in children's interests - Effective time management **Desirable** - Paediatric first aid - Food handling training - Safeguarding training - To have knowledge of the EYFS - To have an understanding of observation, assessment and planning and to be able to support nursery staff with development paper work ## Documents - [why work for us - rewards and benefits (pdf, 3.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2952) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 288.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10470547) ## 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.