Nursery Nurse - Part Time
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Hours / week
- 15
- Posted
- 05/08/2026
- Closes
- 31/08/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
The Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust is seeking a Level 3 qualified Nursery Nurse to join the team at Kiddies Cabin Day Nursery in Maidenhead. This part-time role involves providing daily care, activities, and developmental reviews for children aged 6 months to reception age. The successful candidate will be responsible for a group of children, ensuring high standards of care and learning in a safe and stimulating environment, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage. The role also includes building strong relationships with parents and contributing creative ideas to the team.
Essential criteria
- 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
- Continuous Professional Development
- As stated in the EYFS, a good standard of written and spoken English. Also able to read and understand English such as to follow instructions or interpret a policy
- A knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection and appropriate protocol
Desirable criteria
- Paediatric First Aid Certificate
- Food Hygiene Certificate
- Previous Experience
- Experience of any work which demonstrates the skills required for the post
- Experience of team work
- Previous relevant work in childcare
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Good communication skills
- An understanding of the role of the Key Person
- Knowledge of inclusive practice
- Additional Requirements
- Flexible approach to hours which includes a willingness to attend meetings, training and nursery events as appropriate
- Education/Qualifications /Training
- 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
- Continuous Professional Development
- As stated in the EYFS, a good standard of written and spoken English. Also able to read and understand English such as to follow instructions or interpret a policy
- A knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection and appropriate protocol
- Paediatric First Aid Certificate
- Food Hygiene Certificate
- Previous Experience
- Experience of any work which demonstrates the skills required for the post
- Experience of team work
- Previous relevant work in childcare
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Good communication skills
- An understanding of the role of the Key Person
- Knowledge of inclusive practice
- Additional Requirements
- Flexible approach to hours which includes a willingness to attend meetings, training and nursery events as appropriate
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £27,106 – £28,850 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Nursery Nurse - Part Time
The closing date is 31 August 2026
Job summary
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.
Who are we: we are 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 aNursery Nurse, Level 3 qualified to join us on afull-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.
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, an
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