Early Years Practitioner

Grandir UK Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including bank-h/

Flexible working options

£500 refer a friend bonus

Company pension scheme

Statutory Sick Pay from day 1

Life assurance 18-65

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Grandir UK Limited’s Kiddi Caru in Hengrove, Bristol, is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Educator 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.

Join a supportive nursery with flexible working and genuine career progression, where 33 days annual leave, pension and life assurance are among the many benefits.

Qualifications

• Caring and enthusiastic Early Years Educator.
• Ability to support children's development and curiosity.
• Commitment to safeguarding and EYFS.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Early Years Educator

Part of Grandir UK

Salary £26,437- £28,808 (depending on experience and qualifications with regular pay reviews)

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

OurKiddi Caru in Hengrove,is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Educator 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 in Bristol

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

About Our Nursery

At Kiddi Caru, we provide a nurturing environment where children can explore, learn, and grow at their own pace.

Our Baby Beans, Runner Beans, and Jelly Beans rooms are designed for each stage of development, featuring dedicated play and garden spaces, sensory areas, and a wide range of activities to spark curiosity, creativity, and learning.

Our highly-qualified, experienced team is committed to providing consistent, high-quality care, building strong relationships with children and families, and supporting every child’s development with passion and expertise.

Location and Travel

We are conveniently located near Bristol city centre on Wells Road, just off the A37 and next to St. Bernadette’s Secondary School, making us ideal for families in Hengrove, Whitchurch, Stockwood, and those commuting into Bristol.

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 practice and provision in the nursery meets 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 and S and major supermarkets
• 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 out 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.