Nursery Assistant

Grandir UK Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday including bank holiday

Christmas and New Year shutdown

Flexible working options available

Generous childcare discount

£500 Refer a Friend bonus

Company pension scheme with employer’s

Statutory Sick Pay from day one

Life Assurance for employees 18-65

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Grandir UK Limited’s Kiddi Caru Das Nursery in Abington Grove, Northampton, is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join our team. You’ll help care for, support and inspire children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day.

Join a welcoming, experienced nursery team in a refurbished setting with strong Ofsted rating; enjoy flexible working, a generous benefits package including 33 days holiday and a childcare discount, and clear career progression.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children with fun, engaging and age appropriate activities
• Creating a safe, stimulating and welcoming environment
• Helping to deliver high quality care and learning experiences
• Supporting children's development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage

Job description

Kiddi Caru Das Nursery - Abington Grove, Northampton

Part of Grandir UK

Salary £12.71 per hour / £26, 436 per annum

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

Our Abington Grove Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Northampton

is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nursery 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.

As a Nursery Assistant, you'll help create a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment where children can learn, play and thrive every day while being supported by an experienced and welcoming team.

Core Benefits

• 33 days holiday FTE (including bank holidays
• Christmas and New Year shutdown
• Flexible working options available
• Generous childcare discount
• £500 Refer a Friend bonus
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• Statutory Sick Pay from day one
• Life Assurance for employees aged 18 to 65
• Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our colleagues

About Our Nursery

Beautifully Refurbished Nursery

Our charming red brick nursery was beautifully refurbished in 2024, creating a bright, welcoming and homely environment where children feel happy, supported and inspired every day.

Good Ofsted Rating

We're proud to be rated Good by Ofsted, reflecting our commitment to providing high quality care and education for every child.

Eco Schools Accredited

We are passionate about helping children develop a love for the environment through hands on learning and sustainable practices.

Experienced Team

Our long serving, highly qualified team builds strong relationships with children and families, creating a warm and supportive atmosphere where everyone can flourish.

Fantastic Outdoor Space

Children enjoy a large outdoor area complete with a vegetable garden, mud kitchen, sand pit, cosy reading corner and dedicated baby sensory spaces, encouraging exploration, creativity and imaginative play every day.

Great Location

Located in Abington, close to Racecourse Park and just off the A45, we're within easy reach of Northampton town centre, the M1 and excellent public transport links.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting children with fun, engaging and age appropriate activities
• Creating a safe, stimulating and welcoming environment
• Helping to deliver high quality care and learning experiences
• Supporting children's development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Working as part of a friendly, supportive nursery team

More Benefits

• Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, M&S, supermarkets, cinema tickets and gym memberships
• 24 hour remote GP appointments
• Medical cashback including dental treatment, physiotherapy and alternative therapies
• Recognition, rewards and team celebrations throughout the year
• Tailored in house training and genuine career progression opportunities
• Sustainability initiatives including Carbon Literacy training and Eco Schools accreditation

Come and join a team where children come first, colleagues are valued and every day is an opportunity to make a difference.

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and suitable references will be obtained before employment commences.

As part of our recruitment process, we use AI technology to support candidate screening and matching. All recruitment decisions are made by our experienced Recruitment Team, with AI acting only as a tool to assist the process.

Grandir UK is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive.

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