Nursery Practitioner

Grandir UK Limited; Welwyn Hatfield; On-site; GBP 140 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Flexible working

50% childcare discount

£500 Refer a Friend bonus

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Sick pay from day one

24-hour remote GP services

Training and progression opportunities

Employee discounts

Great Place to Work culture

Job summary

North Star Day Nursery in Welwyn, part of GrandirUK, is opening in early 2027, and we are seeking enthusiastic Nursery Practitioners to join our team.

You will provide high-quality care for babies to preschool, plan engaging activities, and support children's development while building strong relationships with parents in a warm, safe, EYFS-aligned environment. Competitive salary and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent.
• Genuine passion for supporting young children's development.
• Caring, patient and positive approach to care.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to a new nursery team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care, support and education for children from babies to preschool.
• Plan and support fun, engaging activities that encourage learning and development.
• Support children's communication, confidence, independence and social skills.
• Create a safe, caring and stimulating environment where every child feels valued.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers, keeping them involved in progress.
• Work closely with colleagues to deliver high standards of care in line with EYFS.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety procedures to ensure wellbeing.

Skills

Passion for children development

Caring, patient, positive

Communication and teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Level 3 Early Years or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Nursery Practitioner

North Star Day Nursery, Welwyn | Part of GrandirUK

Salary: £28,142 – £30,410 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications

Be part of something special from the very beginning!

Are you passionate about helping children learn, grow and thrive? Do you want to be part of an exciting new nursery where you can make a real difference every day?

North Star Day Nursery in Welwyn, part of GrandirUK, is opening in early 2027, and we are looking for enthusiastic and caring Nursery Practitioners to join our team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our brand-new setting from the start, helping to create a warm, welcoming environment where children feel safe, confident and excited to learn.

Our new nursery will offer thoughtfully designed learning spaces and an extensive outdoor garden, giving children plenty of opportunities to play, explore, discover and develop.

What will you be doing?

• Providing high-quality care, support and education for children aged from babies to preschool.
• Planning and supporting fun, engaging activities that encourage children's learning and development.
• Supporting children's communication, confidence, independence and social skills.
• Creating a safe, caring and stimulating environment where every child feels valued.
• Building positive relationships with parents and carers, keeping them involved in their child's progress.
• Working closely with colleagues to deliver high standards of care in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Following safeguarding, health and safety procedures to ensure children's wellbeing at all times.

What are we looking for?

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years or a relevant childcare qualification.
• A genuine passion for working with young children and supporting their development.
• A caring, patient and positive approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A willingness to learn, develop and contribute to a new nursery team.

We believe in supporting our people as much as we support our children. Join a supportive, child-focused nursery offering great benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.

Our core benefits include:

• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Christmas and New Year shutdown for nursery staff.
• Flexible working options.
• 50% childcare discount at a GrandirUK nursery.
• £500 Refer a Friend bonus.
• Pension scheme and life assurance.
• Statutory sick pay from day one.
• Access to 24-hour remote GP services and healthcare cashback.
• Training, development and career progression opportunities.
• Employee discounts and recognition through our Great Place to Work culture.

Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits

• Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100% for the first 12 weeks
• Paternity leave paid at 100% 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
• 24-hour remote GP appointments
• Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy and alternative therapies
• Recognition, rewards and team celebrations throughout the year
• 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. All hiring decisions are made by our team.