Casual Worker

Grandir UK Limited; Winchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity leave 100%

Paternity leave 100%

Wellbeing day

Extra annual leave after 2 years

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kingsmead Day Nursery & Preschool in Winchester is seeking a caring Casual Worker to support children and staff in a warm, child‑focused setting. You will help nurture curiosity, assist with activities, and promote a safe, stimulating environment.

Join a supportive team with flexible working and genuine progression opportunities. DBS check is required, and the role offers enhanced family benefits and a collaborative atmosphere within Grandir UK Limited group.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a nursery or caring role is desirable.
• Ability to support and supervise staff and children.
• Commitment to a safe and positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery
• Support and supervise playroom staff with their day-to-day duties
• Deploy staff appropriately to ensure required standards are delivered
• Ensure effective nursery keycarer procedures and allocate children to keycarers
• Ensure EYFS requirements are met in practice and provision
• Provide feedback to parents/carers about their child
• Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers
• Develop positive working relationships with staff
• Maintain friendly, professional relationships with parents and carers

Skills

Caring

Team player

Communication skills

Job description

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

Our Kingsmead Day Nursery & Preschool in Winchester is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Casual Worker 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 Kingsmead Day Nursery & Preschool?

At Kingsmead Day Nursery & Preschool, 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.

About Our Nursery

Our Approach

At Kingsmead, we provide a nurturing, home ‑ from ‑ home environment where children can explore, play and learn with confidence. Staff support curiosity, independence and decision ‑ making through a rich mix of play ‑ based and structured activities.

Our Location

Centrally located on Gordon Road in Winchester, our nursery is easy to reach for local families, with strong community links and nearby green spaces for outdoor adventures.

Our Team

Our experienced team includes qualified practitioners and a dedicated SENCo to support children with additional needs. We believe strong staff ‑ family partnerships help every child flourish.

Facilities

We offer bright, thoughtfully equipped playrooms for different ages and a large outdoor garden packed with play zones, vegetable plots and outdoor learning spaces, perfect for physical play and discovery.

Activities

Children enjoy a wide range of engaging experiences such as dance, yoga, gardening, storytelling, and interactive sessions with animals, tennis and drama. Regular community outings, like river walks and library visits, bring learning to life.

Community Connections

Our nursery embraces the local area, taking children on regular outings that deepen their connection with nature and the wider community.

Ofsted

The most recent Ofsted inspection awarded Kingsmead Day Nursery a “Good” rating across all areas, recognising the quality of education, behaviour, personal development and leadership & management.

What will you be doing

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery
• Support and supervise playroom staff with their day-to-day duties
• Deploy staff appropriately to ensure that the required standards are delivered and maintained within the rooms
• Ensure the effective implementation of the nursery keycarer procedures and allocate children to keycarers appropriately
• Ensure that practiceand provision in the nurserymeets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Provide professional, relevant feedback to parents/carers about their child
• Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers
• Develop open and positive working relationships with staff
• Ensure that all staff develop and maintain friendly, professional relationships with parents and carers

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&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.

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.