Nursery Assistant-Lunch Cover

Grandir UK; Ash Vale; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days leave

Christmas shutdown

Flexible working

Childcare discount

Refer-a-friend £500

Employer pension

Sick pay from day 1

Life assurance

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Grandir UK is seeking a dedicated nursery practitioner for Pippa's House. You will supervise children, assist with activities under Level 3 guidance, support mealtimes, and help maintain a welcoming learning space in a converted Victorian house with a large secure garden.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, teamwork, and adherence to company policies. On-site parking and a supportive environment are available to help you grow professionally.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualified practitioners guidance required.
• Ability to read and implement company policies and practices.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.
• Willingness to participate in training and staff meetings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support children at all times.
• Prepare and supervise activities under Level 3 guidance.
• Support children during mealtimes and manage dietary needs.
• Contribute to 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.

Skills

Level 3 qualification

Team player

Positive attitude

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

Why You'll Love Working at Pippa's House

At Pippa's House, 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


• Big childcare discount


• £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

Beautiful homely setting in a converted Victorian house with bright, spacious rooms

Large secure garden with separate baby, toddler, and preschool areas, plus covered outdoor learning space

Weekly Forest School sessions, dedicated sensory room, or highly experienced baby room team

Outstanding Ofsted rating (insert if applicable)

Long-standing team, strong community links, and excellent parent partnerships

Location and Travel

On-site parking available

10-minute walk from Esher station, or close to local bus routes

Nearby amenities include cafés, shops, parks, and local attractions for outings

What you will be doing

• Supervise and support children at all times


• Prepare and supervise activities under the guidance of Level 3 qualified practitioners


• Support children in the mealtime period and having a clear understanding of their dietary needs


• 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


• Dayforce Wallet - gives you the ability to access a portion of your earned pay before your normal payday.


• 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.