Nursery Nurse Apprentice | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	21 April 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£7.55 per hour
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	21 May 2026
Location:	Maidenhead, SL6 6DU
Company:	Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Apprenticeship
Job reference:	7954770/371-CS276-D

Summary

Here at Kiddies Cabin in Maidenhead we are looking for an energetic Nursery Trainee Assistant to join our team on a fulltime basis.


We are a team of hard-working professionals ranging from Nursery Trainees to Degree Level practitioners and we are looking for likeminded individuals who are passionate about providing a stimulating, friendly and caring environment for the children in our care.


As a Trainee Nursery Assistant, you will support a group of children whom you will provide daily care and activities as well asassistingin the completion of developmental reviews. We offer care and education for children,from 6 months old, up until they start school in Reception.You will be expected tomaintainthe standards of care and learning opportunities for the children in a safe and stimulation environment, supporting the Early Years Foundation Stage. 


Fantastic NHS benefits and training


Working ina great teamof staff, many of whom have been with the nursery since it opened


Be part of an important and high-profile organisation offering the best childcare, recommended by parents on daynurseries.co.uk


Every day is different at Kiddies Cabin and full of fun for the children and the staff.  Arrive with a smile and leave with one!



Fulltime position working 37.5 hours, 51 weeks per year, from 7.30am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday.





• 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 andmaintainrecords as necessary andappropriate, in line with the EYFS Statutory Framework.

• To attend training courses, to ensure that modern, innovative andforward lookingpractices aremaintainedand to allow for personal career development.

• Toassistin the daily domestic management of the nursery; ensuring that the nursery is kept safe,secureand cleanat all times.

• To work effectively as part of a teamon a daily basis.

• To participate fully in the daily routine of the individual rooms and to follow the guidance and instructions of the senior staff.

• To compile andmaintainregular progress developmental records on key children, making sure that records areaccurate, signed and dated.

• To develop good working relationships with parents and encourage parental interest and participation in the life of the nursery.

• Tomonitor,developandmaintainyour own professional and personal learning needs.

• To work towards achieving an NVQ level 2 or 3 qualification in childcare


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



The “must haves” for this role:

• Abasicunderstanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage

• Abasicknowledge of safeguarding children and child protection

• 12hourpaediatric first aid training- desirable


Ifyou’resomeone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us andlet’sbe outstanding together.


We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants whererequired.


For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.


We strongly encourage you to review how you meet thecriteria in theperson specificationand write about thispoint-by-pointin your supporting statementfor the best chance of being shortlisted.


We’recommitted to equal opportunitiesand welcomeapplications fromall sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected inour accreditations:Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award.Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.


We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedon’thesitate to call:Leigh Kellyon 01189044637or email:Leigh.kelly@berkshire.nhs.ukwho’llbe delighted to help.


Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.



This advert closes on Thursday 28 May 2026

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