Nursery Assistant

Grandir UK Limited; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 15,153 - 16,531; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 33 days

Holiday shutdown

Flexible working

Refer a friend £500

Pension scheme

Sick pay from day 1

Life assurance

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Grandir UK Weybridge is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Assistant to join our Pippa’s House Day Nursery team. You will support and inspire children aged 3 months to 5 years, helping them thrive daily in a warm, home-from-home setting.

We offer strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression, with a regular pay review system and DBS requirement for this role.

Qualifications

• Supervising and supporting children at all times.
• Preparing and supporting activities under 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting children at all times.
• Preparing and supporting activities under Level 3 guidance.
• Maintaining a safe, engaging environment.
• Following safeguarding procedures.
• Building relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Attending staff meetings and training.

Skills

Childcare

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Childcare Qualification

Job description

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 Pippa’s House Day Nursery in Weybridge is 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 Pippa’s House

At Pippa’s House, Weybridge 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

At our Pippa’s House Day Nursery Weybridge, children aged 3 months to 5 years old enjoy exceptional childcare and early years education. Our wonderful recognises the unique qualities of each child and provides a stimulating learning environment where their individual development is nurtured and supported.

We provides a warm , home from home environment where children feel safe and comfortable.

Our spacious garden allows children to enjoy outdoor play.

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.

Apply today. We review applications as they are received and may close the role early.