Nursery Assistant

Grandir UK Limited; Claygate; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 35 days

Christmas shutdown

Flexible working options

£500 refer a friend bonus

Company pension

Sick pay from day 1

Life assurance

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Pippa’s House Day Nursery in Claygate (part of Grandir UK) is hiring a Nursery Assistant. You will supervise and support children, assist with activities, and help maintain a welcoming environment in a warm, supportive team. Salary up to £26,436 per annum, with regular pay reviews.

Excellent benefits include generous annual leave, parental leave options, pension contributions, and wellbeing support. DBS enhanced disclosure is required prior to appointment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 childcare qualification or equivalent.
• DBS check enhanced required prior to start.
• Equal opportunity employer; recruitment may use AI-assisted tools in screening.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support children at all times.
• Prepare and supervise activities under guidance of Level 3 practitioners.
• Contribute to maintaining an attractive and welcoming environment for children.
• Read, understand and implement company policies and practices.
• Maintain a positive attitude with children, parents, visitors and colleagues.
• Attend regular staff and planning meetings and undertake required training.

Education

Childcare Level 3

Job description

111a Hare Ln, Claygate, Esher KT10 0QY, UK

Job Description

Posted Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 05:00

Nursery Assistant
Pippa's House Day Nursery, Claygate
Part of Grandir UK
Salary up to £26,436 per annum(depending on experience and qualifications, with regular pay reviews)

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

Why You’ll Love Working at Pippa's House

At Pippa's House 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

• 35 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

Pippa’s House in Claygate offers a warm, welcoming environment with a strong team culture and a real focus on staff wellbeing and development. Our nursery benefits from beautiful surroundings and engaging outdoor spaces that support children’s curiosity and learning every day.

Location and Travel

We are conveniently located just a short walk from Claygate train station, with direct links into London Waterloo, and easy access from Esher, Surbiton and surrounding areas. There is also nearby parking available, making commuting simple and accessible.

What you will be doing

Supervise and support children at all times

Prepare and supervise activities under the guidance of Level 3 qualified practitioners

Contribute to maintaining an attractive and welcoming environment for the children

Read, understand and implement all company policies, procedures and operational practices

Maintain a positive attitude at all times with children, parents, visitors and colleagues

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.

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111a Hare Ln, Claygate, Esher KT10 0QY, UK