Overview
We are looking for a qualified Level 3 Nursery Nurse to join our team at Little Dragons Day Nursery, located within Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Reading.
Salary: £24,937 to £26,598
Location: Little Dragons, Reading
Responsibilities
* Responsible for a group of children, providing daily care, activities, and completing developmental reviews.
* 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 (EYFS).
* Plan engaging and stimulating activities to help children achieve their full potential.
* Build strong relationships with parents.
* Maintain a positive, caring approach, contribute creative ideas, and work collaboratively within the team.
* Work closely with the nursery team and the area SENCO to provide support for children with special needs.
* Encourage all areas of children's development within EYFS with appropriate activities, play opportunities and action through imaginative play and innovative programming.
* 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.
* Demonstrate good practice with regards to special needs and inclusion, working with nursery and area SENCO as appropriate.
* Be a key carer carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a small group of children and their families.
* Work 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
* 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.
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.
* Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services.
* Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants.
* Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality.
* Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
* Free parking across Trust site.
Additional Information
Working hours: Monday to Friday, from 7:30am to 6:00pm, closed on Bank Holidays and during the Christmas and New Year period. Team works on a rota basis, covering 37.5 hours per week typically 7.5 hours per day.
The role may close early if the right candidate is found. Advert closes on Wednesday 12 Nov 2025.
Contact: Rebecca Croft, phone 0118 9585316, email rebecca.croft@berkshire.nhs.uk.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
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