• Job Description

  Req#: C9151-25-0883?language=en&page=328&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  First Steps Day Nursery is a vibrant, 48-place childcare setting providing high-quality care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. With a dedicated team of 18 staff, the nursery is structured into age-specific rooms to support children's individual developmental needs in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.

  As a valued member of our team, you will assist in the day-to-day running of all rooms across the nursery, supporting colleagues in delivering a high standard of care and promoting children's learning through play-based activities. You will help to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where each child feels valued and supported in their early years development.

  This is an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about working with young children and pursuing a career in early years education. While in post, you will work towards and complete a Level 3 qualification in Childcare and Education. You will be fully supported by experienced staff and supervisors, gaining hands-on experience and developing the skills needed to thrive in a childcare setting.

  If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to learn, we welcome your application to join our committed and caring team at First Steps Day Nursery.

  Main duties of the job

  Under the guidance of the Nursery Manager and supervisory staff, the apprentice will support the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring it operates in line with OFSTED's National Standards and relevant hospital and nursery policies. You will play a key role in creating a safe, welcoming, and nurturing environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

  You will assist with observing and monitoring children's progress in accordance with developmental milestones and Foundation Stage guidelines, sharing relevant information with senior staff to support planning and individual development.

  Working closely with experienced practitioners, you will contribute to providing a stimulating and caring learning environment where children can thrive. You will help implement activities that encourage emotional, social, physical, and intellectual development, while being sensitive to and inclusive of each child's cultural background and individual needs.

  The role also involves attending regular staff meetings, contributing to activity planning, and promoting the principles of Equal Opportunities throughout the nursery setting.

  This apprenticeship is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working towards a Level 3 qualification in Childcare and Education.

  About us

  Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

  Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

  We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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  Details

  Date posted

  22 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 2

  Salary

  £25,768 a year per annum incl HCAS

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  2 years

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  151-SF132

  Job locations

  First Steps Day Nursery

  Wexham Street

  Slough

  SL1 5DY

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Willingness to undertake and complete the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

  Desirable

  • GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or Equivalent

  Specific Competencies

  Essential

  • Basic understanding of children's needs and child development
  • Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults

  Desirable

  • Awareness of safeguarding and child protection practices

  Experience

  Essential

  • Interest in working with young children in a nursery environment

  Desirable

  • Experience volunteering or working with children

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Willingness to undertake and complete the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

  Desirable

  • GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or Equivalent

  Specific Competencies

  Essential

  • Basic understanding of children's needs and child development
  • Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults

  Desirable

  • Awareness of safeguarding and child protection practices

  Experience

  Essential

  • Interest in working with young children in a nursery environment

  Desirable

  • Experience volunteering or working with children

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  First Steps Day Nursery

  Wexham Street

  Slough

  SL1 5DY

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  First Steps Day Nursery

  Wexham Street

  Slough

  SL1 5DY

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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