Nursery Assistant (Lunch Cover)

Grandir UK Limited; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Flexible working

Refer a friend bonus

Pension scheme

Sick pay from day 1

Life assurance

Wellbeing and extra leave

Job summary

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Park Gate, part of Grandir UK, is hiring a caring Nursery Practitioner (Lunch Cover) to join our Park Gate team. You will help care for and inspire children, fostering curiosity and development in a supportive environment.

Shift is 10am-2pm, Monday to Friday, with strong benefits, career progression and flexible working options. DBS enhanced check is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery.
• Support and supervise playroom staff with day-to-day duties.
• Ensure practice and provision meet EYFS requirements.
• Provide professional, relevant feedback to parents about their child.
• Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers.
• Develop open and positive working relationships with staff.

Job description

Beacon Bottom, Park Gate, Southampton SO31 7GQ, UK

Job Description

Nursery Practitioner

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Park Gate
Part of Grandir UK
Salary up to £26,437 - £28,018(depending on experience and qualifications with
regular pay reviews)

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

OurKiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Park Gate, is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner (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.

Work Hours:10am-2pm (Monday-Friday)

Why You’ll Love Working at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Park Gate

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

Facilities & EnvironmentWell-resourced playrooms spark curiosity and creativity, while a warm, home-from-home setting ensures children feel safe and supported.

An on-site chef provides fresh, nutritious meals daily, and children progress at their own pace through age-based rooms—from babies to preschool.

Garden & Outdoor LearningA spacious, two-part garden and forest area encourage exploration, with climbing equipment, a mud kitchen, and nature-based play supporting physical development and imagination.

ActivitiesA variety of engaging activities—including educational programmes, Boogie Mites, multi-sports, and yoga—promote creativity, coordination, and life skills, alongside daily outdoor exploration.

Community OutingsRegular trips to parks, shops, and Whiteley provide fun, real-world learning experiences and opportunities for adventure.

Location and Travel

Our nursery is conveniently located near Park Gate shops, providing easy access to local amenities. We also have the advantage of being close to a local park, perfect for outdoor activities. Additionally, we’re just before Swanwick train station, offering great transport links for families.

What will you be doing

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery
• Support and supervise playroom staff with their day-to-day duties
• Ensure that practiceand provision in the nurserymeets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Provide professional, relevant feedback to parents/carers about their child
• Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers
• Develop open and positive working relationships with staff

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.

Beacon Bottom, Park Gate, Southampton SO31 7GQ, UK