Nursery Assistant

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

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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 responsibilities

Any other tasks within the framework and childcare of the post, which you are trained and capable of