Nursery Practitioner

Grandir UK Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,437 - 28,288; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Flexible working options

£500 refer a friend bonus

Company pension scheme

Statutory Sick Pay

Life assurance

Wellbeing Day

Recognition and rewards

Job summary

Grandir UK Limited is seeking a passionate Nursery Practitioner to join their Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Harlow. This role involves caring for and inspiring children, ensuring high-quality early years education while promoting a positive workplace culture. You'll benefit from various perks including 33 days of annual leave, flexible working arrangements, and professional development opportunities.

Located in a modern nursery designed for children's exploration and comfort, you'll ensure compliance with EYFS standards and build strong relationships with children and families. Join our dedicated team and help shape young lives!

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education.
• Experience in a childcare role is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery.
• Support and supervise playroom staff.
• Ensure compliance with the EYFS framework.
• Provide feedback to parents about their child's progress.
• Develop positive working relationships with staff.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Knowledge of EYFS

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Kiln Ln, Church Langley, Harlow CM17 9LW, UK

Job Description

Posted Wednesday 1 July 2026 at 05:00

Nursery Practitioner

Kiddi Caru Harlow
Part of Grandir UK
Salary up to £26,437 - £28,288 (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 in Harlow, is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner 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 Kiddi Caru Harlow

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

Purpose-built nursery building

Our beautiful day nursery is located in a purpose-built building, which means children benefit from bright, airy, spacious rooms.

Open garden space

Our exceptional garden space designed with Early Years children in mind to offer space to explore, learn, rest and be curious.

Sensory cabin

Our sensory room is a wonderful space designed to support children’s sensory development and provide a calming, exploratory environment.

Well-resourced playrooms

Our well-maintained playrooms are designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence the children we care for.

Location and Travel

Located in the vibrant Church Langley area, next to Henry Moore Primary School, our nursery provides care for newborns to preschoolers for families in Church Langley and Newhall, with ample parking for safe, convenient drop-offs and pick-ups.

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 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

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.

Apply today. We review applications as they are received and may close the role early.

Kiln Ln, Church Langley, Harlow CM17 9LW, UK