We are looking for a qualified Level 3 Nursery Nurse to join our team.
Location
Kiddies Cabin, Maidenhead
Salary
£27,106 to £28,850
Hours
15 hours per week
About us
Kiddies Cabin Day Nursery located within Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. We pride ourselves on nurturing a positive and supportive environment for our children, and we are looking for a Nursery Nurse, Level 3 qualified to join us on a full‑time basis.
Working hours
Open Monday to Friday, from 7:30am to 6:00pm, closed on Bank Holidays and during the Christmas and New Year period.
Your role
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.
You will support and inspire children to become independent, creative, and confident individuals. By planning engaging and 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, and 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.
Key responsibilities
* 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.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare
* Caring for and about you is our top priority
* Committed to providing good quality, safe services
* Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
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
Must haves
* NVQ 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
Further information
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
Equal opportunities
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations.
Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
Contact
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Leigh Kelly, Nursery Manager on leigh.kelly@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.
Application process
*Applications for this role will be considered on a first come first serve basis and we may close the vacancy early if the right candidate is found.
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.
Closing date
This advert closes on Wednesday 22 Apr 2026.
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