Nursery Assistant-Lunch cover

Grandir UK Limited; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Refer-a-friend bonus

Company pension

Sick pay from day 1

Life cover

Job summary

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Downend, Bristol, is seeking a caring Nursery Assistant for lunch cover, Monday to Friday, 11am–3pm. You’ll support children during mealtimes, help with routines and activities, and help create a safe, welcoming environment.

No formal childcare experience is required, but a positive attitude and reliability are valued. The role offers a supportive team culture, flexible working, and potential progression within Grandir UK.

Qualifications

• A caring and positive attitude.
• Someone who enjoys working with children.
• A reliable team player.
• Previous nursery or childcare experience is helpful but not essential.
• A willingness to support the children and the wider nursery team.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery.
• Support and supervise playroom staff with their day-to-day duties.
• Deploy staff appropriately to ensure that the required standards are delivered and maintained within the rooms.
• Ensure the effective implementation of the nursery keycarer procedures and allocate children to keycarers appropriately.
• Ensure that practice and provision in the nursery meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Provide professional, relevant feedback to parents and carers about their child.
• Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers.
• Develop open and positive working relationships with staff.
• Ensure that all staff develop and maintain friendly, professional relationships with parents and carers.

Skills

Caring attitude

Team player

Enjoys working with children

Experience not essential

Willing to support team

Job description

63 Downend Rd, Downend, Bristol BS16 5UF, UK

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 05:00

Nursery Assistant – Lunch Cover

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool, Downend Road
Part of Grandir UK

Hours: Monday–Friday, 11am–3pm

Salary: £10.85–£12.71 per hour
(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 Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Downend is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant – Lunch Cover to join our friendly team.

You’ll help support the children during lunchtime, assisting with meals, routines and activities, while helping to create a happy, safe and welcoming environment.

Why You’ll Love Working at Kiddi Caru

You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone is valued and encouraged to grow. Our Downend nursery provides a warm, home-from-home environment, with engaging play spaces and a spacious garden for children to enjoy.

What We’re Looking For

• A caring and positive attitude
• Someone who enjoys working with children
• A reliable team player
• Previous nursery or childcare experience is helpful but not essential
• A willingness to support the children and the wider nursery team

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

All the rooms at our nursery are bright and airy, with age-appropriate resources that create an inclusive environment and support independent exploration. The colours are calm and natural, with high-quality wooden resources to encourage open-ended play.

Downstairs, the Bumblebees room for babies and the Butterflies room for toddlers both have free-flow access to their own gardens with decking and grass, allowing safe outdoor exploration. Upstairs, the Dragonflies room for preschool-aged children offers activities that develop essential skills for primary school, supporting cognitive, social, and emotional growth.

We also have a sensory room accessible to all ages, providing a calming space to explore different sensory experiences. Transitions between rooms happen when children are ready, ensuring each child feels safe, nurtured, and inspired.

Our three gardens offer a variety of engaging outdoor environments, with age-appropriate equipment like bikes, tyres, and other resources to support physical development in all weathers.

Location and Travel

Our nursery is conveniently located just a short walk from local shops, including the supermarket, post office, and cafés.

With excellent transport links and bus stops right outside, we are an ideal choice for people commuting from Barley Close, Staple Hill, Fishponds, Mangotsfield, and Emersons Green.

What You Will Be Doing

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery
• Support and supervise playroom staff with their day-to-day duties
• Deploy staff appropriately to ensure that the required standards are delivered and maintained within the rooms
• Ensure the effective implementation of the nursery keycarer procedures and allocate children to keycarers appropriately
• Ensure that practice and provision in the nursery meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Provide professional, relevant feedback to parents and carers about their child
• Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers
• Develop open and positive working relationships with staff
• Ensure that all staff develop and maintain friendly, professional relationships with parents and carers

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&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 UKis 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.