Nursery Practitioner

Grandir UK Limited; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave incl. bank hols

Christmas shutdown

Flexible working options

£500 refer a friend bonus

Company pension with employer contrib.

Sick pay from day 1

Life assurance

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Grandir UK Limited is seeking an Early Years Educator at our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Downend, Bristol. You will care for and support children, inspire curiosity and help them thrive, working as part of a caring, child-focused team.

The role offers strong benefits, flexible working and clear progression opportunities within a supported environment. A welcoming team and a safeguarding-focused setting await you.

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

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

Job Description

Posted Monday, 2 November 2026 at 06:00

Early Years Educator

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Downend

Part of Grandir UK

Salary £26,437- £28,808 (depending on experience and qualifications with regular pay reviews)

Welcome bonus of £1000 (Terms and conditions apply participating nurseries only)

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

Our Kiddi Caru in Downend

is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Educator 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 in Bristol

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

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 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
• 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.