Nursery Assistant

Grandir UK Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave incl bank holiday

Christmas shutdown

Flexible working options

£500 refer a friend bonus

Company pension scheme

Sick pay from day 1

Life assurance 18-65

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Dicky Birds Day Nursery, part of Grandir UK, is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Assistant for our Raynes Park nursery. You will help care for and inspire children, supporting their curiosity and development in a warm setting.

The role offers flexible working options with robust benefits and clear career progression within a well-regarded, Ofsted-rated facility.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow guidance.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting children at all times.
• Preparing and supporting activities under the guidance of Level 3 qualified practitioners.
• Maintaining a safe, engaging and welcoming environment.
• Following company policies, safeguarding procedures and operational practices.
• Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Attending staff meetings, planning sessions and training as required.

Skills

Caring nature

Childcare

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Job description

12-14 Durham Rd, Raynes Park, London SW20 0TW, UK

Job Description

Nursery Assistant

Dicky Birds, Durham Road Day Nursery

Part of Grandir UK

Salary (£10.85.£12.71) (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 Dicky Birds Day Nursery in Raynes Parkis 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 Dicky Birds

At Durham Road 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

Our fantastic facilities help support each child’s learning and development by allowing for fun, engaging and educational experiences. We have dedicated areas for arts and crafts, music and movement alongside our all weather outdoor space and lending library. Tasty, nutritious food is prepared daily, support the health and wellbeing of our children.

Our children spend plenty of time outside in the fresh air. Our bright, spacious garden is well-equipped for adventures in all weathers and our Forest School sessions provide valuable learning opportunities by immersing children in nature. Our extra-curricular activities also include Boogie Mites, Teddy Tennis and Early Years PE.

We’re proud to have received a “Good” rating from Ofsted. It’s a testament to the passion and dedication of our team in providing your child with the best start in life.

What will you be doing

• Supervising and supporting children at all times
• Preparing and supporting activities under the guidance of Level 3 qualified practitioners
• Maintaining a safe, engaging and welcoming environment
• Following company policies, safeguarding procedures and operational practices
• Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Attending staff meetings, planning sessions and 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.

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.

12-14 Durham Rd, Raynes Park, London SW20 0TW, UK