Nursery Assistant

Grandir UK Limited; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including bank &8

Flexible working options

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Healthcare access

Job summary

Pippa’s House Day Nursery Weybridge is seeking 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.

We offer flexible working and a strong benefits package within Grandir UK, with genuine career progression and a welcoming, supportive environment focused on safeguarding and children's welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for children in a nursery setting.
• Able to work under Level 3 qualified practitioners.
• 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

Supervising children

Activity support

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Nursery Assistant

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 Weybridgeis 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.