Nursery Assistant

Grandir UK; Colchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading nursery as a Nursery Assistant, responsible for ensuring the care and well-being of children. This role offers a supportive environment with numerous benefits, including childcare discounts and an accreditation as a great place to work, focusing on professional development and employee wellness.

Benefits

Cash bonus for referrals

Discount on childcare

31 days annual leave including bank holidays

Extra day off for wellbeing

Access to employee benefits portal

24/7 remote GP appointments

Cash back on medical procedures

Recognition for staff efforts

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare or relevant qualifications preferred.
• Eligibility for an enhanced DBS check is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support children at all times.
• Prepare and supervise activities under guidance of qualified practitioners.
• Maintain an attractive and welcoming environment for the children.

Skills

Supervision

Support

Positive attitude

Communication

Job description

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We can't go over it. We can't go under it. Oh no!... if you know the way we need to go you are the person we are looking for...

Our Pippins Montessori and Forest School Day Nursery in White Colne, East of Braintree District, part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for a Nursery Assistant (lunch cover) to work 11am-3pm, 20 hours per week to join our team. You’ll be working hard to care for, support, share a story or two, and have fun to meet the needs of our children.

Join us and enjoy the following a host of attractive benefits including:

• Recommend friends and family to work for us and be rewarded with a cash bonus
• Generous discount on childcare
• Total 31 days annual leave inc bank hol (FTE) - Includes an extra 3 days annual leave over the Christmas period
• ‘Wellbeing Day’ an extra day off just for you
• Access to an employee benefits portal, which includes discounts at 100’s of online high street stores, turning points into cash
• 24/7 remote GP appointments
• Claim cash back on medical procedures such as dental care and physiotherapy
• 'May I say thank you' for the month of May to appreciate the hard work and dedication of staff teams
• Working for a business that has received 'Great Place To Work' certification, putting people at the core of what we do.

What will you 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 work colleagues.
• Attend regular staff meetings, planning meetings and undertake training as required.

We are delighted to announce our official certification as a Great Place To Work, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive and thriving environment for our employees. This accreditation aligns with our overarching mission to deliver high-quality childcare and education, fostering the growth of children into happy, smart, and healthy individuals. Placing children and families at the core of our efforts, we acknowledge that our dedicated teams play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional education and care.

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

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