Nursery Practitioner

Grandir UK Limited; Woking; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Bank holidays included

Flexible working

Childcare discount

Refer a friend bonus

Pension scheme

Sick pay from day 1

Life assurance

Great Place to Work

Maternity/adoption leave 100%

Parental bereavement leave

Compassionate leave

Wellbeing day

Grand Event leave

Employee discounts

24h GP access

Medical cashback

Training & progression

Sustainability focus

Job summary

Daydream Nursery in Woking, part of Grandir UK, is seeking a caring Nursery Practitioner to join our team. You will help care for children, support play and contribute to a child-led curriculum inspired by EYFS, In the Moment Planning and the Curiosity Approach.

We offer £12.71–£14.62 per hour, flexible working, excellent benefits and clear opportunities for professional growth within our welcoming, values-driven Daydream 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 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

Grandir UK

Daydream Nursery

Part of Grandir UK.

Salary -

£12.71 - £14.62 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 Daydream Nursery in Woking 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 Daydream?

At Daydream, 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
• Big childcare discount
• £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 Approach

At Daydream Nursery, we follow a child-led curriculum using In the Moment Planning alongside the Curiosity Approach, encouraging children to explore their own interests and develop confidence, independence and a love of learning.

Our Location

Situated in a quiet residential area on the outskirts of Horsell Village in Woking, the nursery is conveniently located near the train station and local bus routes, making it ideal for commuting families.

Our Team

Our dedicated and highly qualified team includes a nursery manager, SENCo lead and in-house chef. Staff are passionate about creating a nurturing environment and supporting each child’s individual development.

Facilities

Set within a converted three-storey family home, the nursery offers four age-specific playrooms and a large, enclosed garden. The outdoor space includes a mud kitchen and woodland area used for Forest School sessions, encouraging hands-on learning and exploration.

Activities

Children enjoy a range of enriching activities including Boogie Mites, Make and Bake, Sow and Grow and Move and Groove, all tailored to children’s interests to support development through play.

Community & Parent Partnership

Strong partnerships with families are at the heart of nursery life. Through a nursery app, stay-and-play sessions, a lending library and family events, parents are kept closely involved in their child’s learning journey.

Ofsted

Daydream Day Nursery and Preschool Woking is rated "Good" by Ofsted across all areas, recognising the high-quality care and education provided.

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
• 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.

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