Nursery Nurse

Job overview

We are looking for a qualified Level 3 Nursery Nurse to join our team.

Who are we: We are Kiddies Cabin Day Nursery located within Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. We pride ourselves on nurturing a positive and supportive environment for our children, & we are looking for a Nursery Nurse, Level 3 qualified to join us .

Your role:

• You will be responsible for a group of children, providing daily care, activities &completing developmental reviews.
• You will support children from 6 months to reception age, ensuring high standards of care & learning in a safe, stimulating environment, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• You will support & inspire children to become independent, creative, & confident individuals. By planning engaging & stimulating activities, you will help children achieve their full potential. Also building strong relationships with parents is essential.
• You will also maintain a positive, caring approach, contribute creative ideas & work collaboratively within the team and bring experience in working with children with special needs, working closely with the nursery team and the area SENCO to provide the best support.

*Applications for this role will be considered on a first come first serve basis & we may close the vacancy early if the right candidate is found.

Main duties of the job

• Encouraging all areas of the children’s development within Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with the appropriate activities, play opportunities and actions through imaginative play and innovative programming.
• Compiling and maintaining development records on children and report to the Team Leader at agreed intervals.
• Providing a stimulating, friendly and caring environment at all times.
• Demonstrating good practice with regards to special needs and inclusion, working with the nursery and area SENCO as appropriate.
• Being a key carer carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a small group of children and their families.
• Working with Early Years and other professional teams to continuously improve the quality of childcare and education and to learn about current developments in childcare practice and policy.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The “must haves” for this role:

• NVQ level 3 in childcare or equivalent qualification in line with those listed on the ‘qualification finder’ section of www.education.gov.uk
• An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• A knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection.

Working hours: Our shifts are 8 hours a day i.e. 7.30am -3.30pm, 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm, 10am-6pm – Closed weekends, Bank holidays and the week at Christmas. Shifts tend to be different each day, and we have 30 minute lunch break.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, it’s important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Rebecca Croft, Nursery Manager on 0118 9585316 or contact her at rebecca.croft@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note: This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK immigration rules. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.