Casual Worker

Grandir UK Limited; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 33 days

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Wellbeing day

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Kiddi Caru Taunton, part of Grandir UK, is seeking an Early Years Assistant to join our Taunton team. You will care for and support children, fostering curiosity and helping them thrive in a welcoming setting.

The role offers £12.71 per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications) with regular pay reviews, flexible working, and strong progression paths within a values-driven nursery environment.

Qualifications

• Caring and enthusiastic individual to support and inspire children.
• Follow policies and procedures, support a safe environment.
• Be flexible and committed to team and equity of access.

Responsibilities

• Provide a positive practice role model to ensure Grandir UK values are maintained.
• Prepare and supervise activities under Level 3 guidance.
• Read, understand and implement company policies and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to policies within required timescales.
• Meet Early Years Foundation Stage requirements.

Job description

Blackbrook Business Park, Blackbrook Park Ave, Taunton TA1 2PX, UK

Job Description

Nursery Casual worker

Part of Grandir UK

£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 Taunton 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 Taunton

A t Kiddi Caru Taunton,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.
• Christmas and New Year shutdown.
• Flexible working options available.
• £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 thatequalityof access and opportunity is afforded to all staff, parents and children
• Contribute to maintaining anattractive and welcoming environment
• Prepare andsupervise activitiesunder the guidance of Level 3 qualified Practitioners
• Read, understand and implement allcompany policies, proceduresand operational practices
• Ensure that any changes to policies, procedures and operational practices areadheredto within the required timescale
• Ensure that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of theEarly Years Foundation stage
• Notify your line manager of anyconcerns or issuesregarding company policies, procedures and operational practices
• Maintain apositive attitudeat all times with children, parents, visitors and work colleagues
• Ensureconfidentiality, where appropriate, is maintained
• Attend regularstaff meetings, planning meetingsandundertake trainingas required

Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits

• Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100% for the first 12 weeks.
• Paternity leave paid at 100% for the first 4 weeks.
• Parental bereavement leave of up to 4 weeks, fully paid.
• Compassionate leave of up to 2 weeks, fully paid.
• Miscarriage leave of up to 2 weeks, fully 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, cinemas, M&S, and major supermarkets.
• Dayforce Wallet - gives you the ability to access a portion of your earned pay before your normal payday.
• 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.

Blackbrook Business Park, Blackbrook Park Ave, Taunton TA1 2PX, UK