Nursery Practitioner

Grandir UK Limited; Taunton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Welcome bonus £1000

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Life assurance

Job summary

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Taunton, part of Grandir UK, is hiring a Nursery Practitioner. You will join a supportive team at our Taunton nursery and contribute to delivering high-quality care and early education for children.

We offer a competitive salary (£26,437–£28,018), a £1,000 welcome bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package with generous leave, pension, and wellbeing support. Flexible working and clear progression paths are available.

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 meets 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
• Ensure that all staff develop and maintain friendly, professional relationships with parents and carers

Job description

Blackbrook Business Park, Blackbrook Park Ave, Taunton TA1 2PX, UK

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 05:00

Nursery Practitioner

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

Make a difference every day—join our nursery team and receive a £1000 welcome bonus!

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

Why You’ll Love Working at Kiddi Caru Nursery

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

Our nursery setting offers a safe and stimulating environment where children can progress through their Early Years journey at their own pace. Our eight bright, airy playrooms are named after local fruits and tailored to each stage of a child’s development.

Our Taunton Nursery offers three vibrant gardens for safe, stimulating outdoor play, including mud kitchens and vegetable-growing areas.

We also have a dedicated forest school practitioner guid ing children in exploring nature, developing motor, social, and physical skills.

Activities

Engaging early years programmes include Sing and Sign, Boogie Mites, Make and Bake, and Yoga, plus local park outings to connect children with their community and environment.

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What will you 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 meets 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
• 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 and S and major supermarkets
• Dayforce wallet- gives you the ability to access a portion of your earned pay before normal pay day
• 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 out 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.

Blackbrook Business Park, Blackbrook Park Ave, Taunton TA1 2PX, UK