Nursery Assistant – Baby Room

Nursery Assistant – Baby Room | Binfield, Bracknell, RG42
Join a welcoming, recently opened, purpose-built Early Years nursery and help provide calm, nurturing and personalised childcare for babies from birth to two years. You'll help give babies the very best start in life while developing your own childcare career within a supportive, close-knit team.

Role Overview

• Permanent, full-time Nursery Assistant position
• 40 hours per week, working all year round
• Monday to Friday with no evening or weekend work
• Based in Binfield, Bracknell, RG42
• Nursery opening hours are 7:30am to 6:00pm
• Flexible working patterns may be considered
• A four-day pattern with longer working days may be considered depending on the nursery’s needs

Salary
£25,500–£27,000 per annum, dependent on experience, plus benefits.

Benefits

• Ongoing training and professional development
• Long-term career progression within a growing nursery
• Support from experienced and qualified Early Years practitioners
• Opportunity to contribute ideas within a recently opened setting
• Small, friendly and close-knit team
• Freshly prepared meals from an on-site qualified chef
• Free on-site parking
• Company pension
• Staff childcare discount
• No evening or weekend work

Job Description
As a Nursery Assistant – Baby Room, you will support the delivery of safe, attentive and nurturing childcare within a modern, purpose-built nursery in Binfield, Bracknell. You will work with babies from birth to two years, helping each child feel secure and settled while following their individual feeding, sleeping and personal-care routines.

The Baby Room currently has capacity for approximately 18 children and is expected to grow to around 21 children from September. You will join an established and supportive team, helping maintain personalised care as the room continues to develop. The room includes separate areas for mobile and non-mobile babies, a dedicated milk kitchen for safe bottle preparation and direct access to an enclosed baby garden. These thoughtfully designed spaces support safe exploration, movement and age-appropriate indoor and outdoor learning.

The nursery follows the EYFS framework and promotes curiosity-led, nature-inspired learning. Working alongside experienced practitioners, you will support children’s physical, social, emotional and communication development through responsive care, purposeful play and positive relationships with families.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, calm, caring and nurturing Baby Room environment
• Support feeding, sleeping, changing and personal-care routines
• Follow each child’s individual routine and respond sensitively to their needs
• Comfort and reassure babies as they settle into nursery life
• Prepare and support age-appropriate play and EYFS learning activities
• Encourage physical, social, emotional and communication development
• Observe children and share relevant information with qualified practitioners
• Build positive and professional relationships with parents and carers
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety procedures
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and participate in training and team meetings

Requirements

• Previous experience caring for babies or young children
• Nursery, preschool or Baby Room experience is desirable
• A formal Early Years qualification is welcomed but is not essential
• A genuine interest in childcare, EYFS practice and early childhood development
• Confidence supporting feeding, changing, sleeping and personal-care routines
• Awareness of safeguarding, hygiene and health and safety responsibilities
• A kind, patient, dependable and caring approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to use initiative while working collaboratively with qualified practitioners
• Applicants must be able to confirm their eligibility to work in the UK
• This opportunity may also suit candidates searching for Childcare Assistant, Early Years Assistant, Baby Room Assistant, Nursery Practitioner or Early Years Practitioner opportunities.

Nursery Environment & Culture
You will become part of a welcoming, supportive and child-centred nursery that values personalised care, teamwork and professional development. As a smaller, close-knit setting, the nursery can build meaningful relationships with children and their families while providing individual attention. The recently opened nursery offers modern, well-equipped rooms within a warm, nurturing and inspiring environment. Practitioners are encouraged to contribute ideas and help shape routines as the setting continues to grow.

Its approach combines the EYFS framework with curiosity-led, nature-inspired learning. Children are encouraged to explore their environment, follow their interests and learn through guided experiences, active exploration and self-initiated play.

Apply Today
This permanent Nursery Assistant – Baby Room position offers a salary of £25,500–£27,000 per annum and the opportunity to develop within a supportive, recently opened nursery in Binfield, Bracknell, RG42. If you are passionate about helping babies thrive and would like to join a growing nursery where your childcare experience, ideas and contribution will be genuinely valued, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your Early Years career.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early interest is warmly encouraged.

Contact Details
Recruit by Nature
George Francis
George@recruitbynature.co.uk
Direct Line: 0118 334 8424
WhatsApp: 07782217154