Job Overview
Level 3 Nursery Nurse – Full time – Jack in the Box Nursery, Slough.
Salary: £27,106 to £28,850. Working hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, 37.5 hours per week (average 7.5 hours per day). Closed on Bank Holidays and during the Christmas and New Year period.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for a group of children, providing daily care, activities, and completing developmental reviews. You will support children from 6 months to reception age, ensuring high standards of care and learning in a safe, stimulating environment, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage.
* 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 reporting 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.
Qualifications – Must Haves
* NVQ level 3 in childcare or equivalent qualification 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.
Benefits
* Flexible working options to support work‑life balance.
* 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell.
* Generous NHS pension scheme.
* Excellent learning and career development opportunities.
* ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles.
* Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services.
* Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants.
* Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality.
* Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
* Free parking across Trust sites.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
This advert closes on Wednesday 22 Apr 2026.
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