Job Summary
We have the exciting opportunity for a Unqualified Nursery Assistant to join our team at Little Oaks Nursery. We are looking for a dedicated enthusiastic person to work within our nursery working with children aged 0-5 years
The nursery opens from 07:00 - 18:00 Monday to Friday(closed bank holidays), staff are required to shift patterns of 8 hour days with 30 minutes lunch break.
You should be the kind of person who can create a stimulating and fun environment with excellent communication skills both verbal and nonverbal at all levels, with a passion for 'In the Moment planning'.
In return you'll benefit from a happy, supportive environment, good training opportunities, holiday and sickness package along with a NHS Pension scheme.
The Trust have two busy workplace nurseries based at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Base: Little Oaks Nursery, GRH
Salary: Band 2
Part time and full time considered
Main duties of the job
The role includes meeting the diverse needs of children aged 3 months - 5 years, managing their time effectively in helping with observations and development records. Supporting the Nursery Practitioner in the needs of our parents and guardians acting professionally, compassionately and consistently in day to day and sensitive situations.
About Us
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Details
Date posted
06 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
318-26-T0079
Job locations
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (Little Oaks Day Nursery)
Gloucester
GL1 3NN
Job Description
Job responsibilities
1.0 To ensure the requirements of Ofsted National Standards and all other regulatory bodies are met at all times.
2.0 To adhere to the nursery Policy document and Operational plan and bring to the attention of the Manager any ineffective practice.
3.0 To actively promote good working practice and hold a high regard for the delivery of quality, flexible childcare ensuring that the nursery provides a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children and parents, promoting positive play experiences at all times.
4.0 Support nursery staff to promote the successful implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage through effective curriculum planning.
5.0 To work as part of a team and support/guide Students ensuring that they are encouraged to reach maximum potential.
6.0 Actively promote diversity both in relation to childcare provision generally and in the nurseries, ensuring that a culturally sensitive environment is maintained.
7.0 Support nursery staff to ensure maximum use of available resources to support the nursery achieve a break-even basis at the end of each financial year.
8.0 Considerable flexibility is required to meet the changing needs of the children.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
1.0 To ensure the requirements of Ofsted National Standards and all other regulatory bodies are met at all times.
2.0 To adhere to the nursery Policy document and Operational plan and bring to the attention of the Manager any ineffective practice.
3.0 To actively promote good working practice and hold a high regard for the delivery of quality, flexible childcare ensuring that the nursery provides a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children and parents, promoting positive play experiences at all times.
4.0 Support nursery staff to promote the successful implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage through effective curriculum planning.
5.0 To work as part of a team and support/guide Students ensuring that they are encouraged to reach maximum potential.
6.0 Actively promote diversity both in relation to childcare provision generally and in the nurseries, ensuring that a culturally sensitive environment is maintained.
7.0 Support nursery staff to ensure maximum use of available resources to support the nursery achieve a break-even basis at the end of each financial year.
8.0 Considerable flexibility is required to meet the changing needs of the children.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Childcare experience
Excellent interpersonal skills
Abilty to communicate and engage in children's interests
Effective time management
Desirable
Paediatric first aid
Food handling training
Safeguarding training
To have knowledge of the EYFS
To have an understanding of observation, assessment and planning and to be able to support nursery staff with development paper work
Person Specification
Essential
Childcare experience
Excellent interpersonal skills
Abilty to communicate and engage in children's interests
Effective time management
Desirable
Paediatric first aid
Food handling training
Safeguarding training
To have knowledge of the EYFS
To have an understanding of observation, assessment and planning and to be able to support nursery staff with development paper work
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (Little Oaks Day Nursery)
Gloucester
GL1 3NN
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Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (Little Oaks Day Nursery)
Gloucester
GL1 3NN
Employer's website
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