# Nursery Nurse

**Company**: Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
**Location**: Slough
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: £27,106 to £28,850 a year
**Category**: Healthcare
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

We are seeking a Nursery Nurse to join our friendly NHS nursery team at Jack in the Box Nursery, Upton Hospital. As a Nursery Nurse, you will be part of a high-profile organisation offering the best childcare, recommended by parents on daynurseries.co.uk. You will enjoy a varied role where every day is different, full of fun for the children and staff.

The ideal candidate will be flexible, approachable, and have plenty of energy and enthusiasm, with a passion for childcare. You will bring your experience and ideas to our friendly and welcoming team.

**Main Duties of the Job:**

- Encourage all areas of children's development within Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with appropriate activities, play opportunities, and actions.

- Compile and maintain development records on children and report to the Team Leader at agreed intervals.

- Provide a stimulating, friendly, and caring environment at all times.

- Complete monthly and weekly plans and displays.

- Demonstrate good practice regarding special needs and inclusion.

- Develop good relationships with parents and encourage parental interest and participation.

- Be a key carer carrying out all related responsibilities.

- Maintain and contribute to effective communication between staff and parents.

- Work with Early Years and other professional teams to continuously improve childcare and education.

- Support and mentor students and apprentices.

- Participate fully in the daily routine of the individual rooms.

**Benefits of Working for Us:**

- Flexible working options

- 27 days' annual leave rising with service

- Generous NHS pension scheme

- Excellent learning and career development opportunities

- Cycle to Work and car leasing scheme

- Access to wellbeing tools and services

- Discounts at popular retailers and restaurants

- Staff networks for equality and support

- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption, and special leave

- Free parking across Trust sites

**Requirements:**

- NVQ 3 in childcare or equivalent qualification

- Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage

- Good standard of written and spoken English

- Knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection

- Experience of teamwork and previous relevant work in childcare

- Good communication skills

- Understanding of the role of the Key Person

- Knowledge of inclusive practice

- Flexible approach to hours

**Salary:** £27,106 to £28,850 a year

**Contract:** Permanent, Full-time

**Band:** Band 3

## Skills

### Required
- Early Years Foundation Stage
- childcare
- communication
- teamwork
- safeguarding
- inclusive practice

### Nice to have
- Paediatric First Aid Certificate
- Food Hygiene Certificate

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