Job summary
We are looking for a qualified Level 2 Nursery Nurse to join our team.
Location: Jack in the Box, Slough
Who are we: we are Jack in the Box 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 2 qualified to join us on a full-time basis.
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 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.
Main duties of the job
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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.
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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.
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To provide and maintain records as necessary and appropriate, in line with the EYFS Statutory Framework.
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to attend training courses, to ensure that modern, innovated and forward looking practices are maintained and to allow for personal career development.
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To assist in the daily domestic management of the nursery; ensuring that the nursery is kept safe, secure and clean at all times.
About us
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 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
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.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,768 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
371-TAP-CS280-B
Job locations
Upton Hospital - Nursery Jack In The Box
Albert street
Slough
SL1 2BJ
Employer details
Employer name
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Upton Hospital - Nursery Jack In The Box
Albert street
Slough
SL1 2BJ
Employer's website
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