Casual Worker

Grandir UK Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days leave

Flexible working

Childcare discount

Refer a friend bonus

Pension scheme

Sick pay from day 1

Life assurance

Job summary

Kiddi Caru Sowton in Exeter is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Assistant to join our team. You will help care for and support young children, encouraging curiosity and positive development in a warm, child-centred environment.

This role offers regular pay reviews, flexible working options, a generous benefits package, and clear opportunities for progression within Grandir UK. A DBS check will be carried out, and commitment to safeguarding children is essential.

Qualifications

• Level 3 childcare qualification required.
• DBS check and safeguarding awareness.
• Ability to support and engage early years children.

Responsibilities

• Provide a positive practice role model to ensure that Grandir UK values are maintained.
• Supervise and support children at all times.
• Prepare and supervise activities under guidance of Level 3 Practitioners.
• Ensure policy adherence and safeguarding practices.
• Create a welcoming, safe environment for children and parents.
• Attend staff and planning meetings and participate in training.

Skills

Passion for children

Enthusiastic

Caring

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Kiddi Caru Exeter

Part of Grandir UK

Salary £12.71ph (depending on experience and qualifications with regular pay reviews)

Join a supportive, child-focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.

Our Kiddi Caru nursery in Sowton is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Assistant to join our team. You will play a key role in caring for, supporting and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day.

Why You’ll Love Working at Kiddi Caru Sowton

At Kiddi Caru, Sowton, you will be part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another. We create a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to grow.

Core Benefits

• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period
• Flexible working options available
• Big childcare discount
• £500 refer a friend bonus
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• Statutory Sick Pay from day 1
• Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65
• Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues

What Will You Be Doing

• Provide a positive practice role model to ensure that Grandir UK values are maintained
• Ensure that equality of access and opportunity is afforded to all staff, parents and children
• Supervise and support children at all times
• Contribute to maintaining an attractive and welcoming environment
• Prepare and supervise activities under the guidance of Level 3 qualified Practitioners
• Read, understand and implement all company policies, procedures and operational practices
• Ensure that any changes to policies, procedures and operational practices are adhered to within the required timescale
• Ensure that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Notify your line manager of any concerns or issues regarding company policies, procedures and operational practices
• Maintain a positive attitude at all times with children, parents, visitors and work colleagues
• Ensure confidentiality, where appropriate, is maintained
• Attend regular staff meetings, planning meetings and undertake training as required

Enhanced Family And Wellbeing Benefits

• Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 percent for the first 12 weeks
• Paternity leave paid at 100 percent for 4 weeks
• Parental bereavement leave up to 4 weeks paid
• Compassionate leave up to 2 weeks paid
• Miscarriage leave up to 2 weeks paid
• Wellbeing Day, an extra day off just for you
• The Grand Event, up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years’ service

Even More Benefits

• Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M and S and major supermarkets
• 24-hour remote GP appointments
• Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy and alternative therapies
• Recognition, rewards and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams
• Tailored in-house training and genuine progression opportunities
• Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco Schools accreditation

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role and will be carried out by our approved third-party provider.

We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To support our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team.