Trosolwg o'r swydd

We are looking for a qualified Level 2 Nursery Assistant to join our team.

Location: Little Dragons, Bath Road, Reading

Salary: £24,465

Who are we: we are Little Dragons 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 Assistant, Level 2 qualified to join us on a full-time basis. 

About you:  your wellbeing is our top priority, and we understand the challenges that come with this role.  To support you, we offer full support in obtaining your Level 3 qualification with no course fees to worry about!

Working hours: we are open Monday to Friday, from 7:30am to 6:00pm, closed on Bank Holidays and during the Christmas and New Year period. Our team works on a rota basis, covering 37.5 hours per week typically 7.5 hours per day.

Your role:  you will support the team in caring for and engaging a group of children, providing daily care and activities, while also assisting with developmental reviews. We offer care and education for children aged 6 months through to their transition to reception. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of care and creating learning opportunities in a safe, stimulating environment, all while supporting the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

• To provide the best possible care and stimulation for the children of the nursery meeting their physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs in a non-discriminatory manner. 
• To work in partnership with parents and encourage their involvement in the aims of the nursery and in all aspects of their child’s care. 
• To provide and maintain records as necessary and appropriate, in line with the EYFS Statutory Framework.  
• to attend training courses, to ensure that modern, innovated and forward looking practices are maintained and to allow for personal career development. 
• To assist in the daily domestic management of the nursery; ensuring that the nursery is kept safe, secure and clean at all times. 

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

•             Caring for and about you is our top priority

•             Committed to providing good quality, safe services

•             Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• 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 sites

Belong At Berkshire Healthcare

At Berkshire Healthcare, we foster an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs.

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We welcome talent from all backgrounds and offer guaranteed interviews to disabled applicants and armed forces community members who meet the minimum criteria.

Please note we may close positions before the advertised date.

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