Nursery Assistant

Grandir UK; Reigate and Banstead; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave including bankhol

Flexible working options

Employer pension scheme

Maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Wellbeing benefits

Great Place to Work accreditation

Job summary

Pippa's House Nursery Reigate, part of Grandir UK, is seeking a caring Lunch Cover to join the team in Reigate. You will supervise and support children, assist with activities under senior guidance, and help maintain a welcoming environment for the children.

The role offers a supportive team, flexible working, and clear progression opportunities within a well-established nursery network.

Qualifications

• Caring and enthusiastic approach to supporting children.
• Willing to follow guidance from Level 3 qualified practitioners.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Caring

Enthusiastic

Flexible working

Job description

100 Blackborough Rd, Reigate RH2 7DG, UK

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, 15 September 2026 at 05:00

Nursery Assistant
Pippa's House Nursery Reigate
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.

Pippa's House Nursery in Reigate is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Lunch Cover 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 Pippa's House Nursery in Reigate

At Pippa's House Nursery, 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

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.

100 Blackborough Rd, Reigate RH2 7DG, UK