Nursery Practitioner- Level 2

Grandir UK Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including bank &

Flexible working options

Sick pay from day one

Life assurance

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Grandir UK Limited's Dicky Birds Nursery and Preschool on Pelham Road in Wimbledon is hiring a Level 2 Nursery Practitioner to care for and support young children, fostering curiosity and ensuring safe, stimulating daily routines.

You will work as part of a dedicated team, with responsibilities including providing rich, age-appropriate activities, maintaining EYFS standards, and communicating with parents; a friendly, supportive environment with regular pay reviews and enhanced family benefits.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery
• Assume key carer responsibilities for designated children
• Ensure all children receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development
• Prepare and support children's activities
• In the absence of the Team/Room Leader, maintain effective day-to-day management of the environment
• Contribute to ensuring that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Provide professional and relevant feedback to parents/carers about their child
• Develop open and positive working relationships with staff
• Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers

Job description

Nursery Practitioner - Level 2

Dicky Birds Nursery and Preschool, Pelham Road

Part of Grandir UK

Salary £26,437 - £27,227 per annum (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 Dicky Birds Nursery and Preschool on Pelham Road in Wimbledon is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Level 2 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 Dicky Birds Pelham Road

You will be part of a dedicated and passionate team committed to helping every child flourish and thrive. Our nursery provides a warm, home-from-home environment where children feel safe, secure and encouraged to explore and learn.

Our nursery has a beautiful outdoor space with an outdoor reading area, large sandpit and creative area where children can paint, construct and enjoy messy play.

We also offer Forest School sessions and PE, helping children develop confidence, teamwork, problem-solving skills and physical coordination.

Children enjoy a variety of community outings, including visits to Wimbledon Common, local libraries and farms, giving them opportunities to explore and learn about their local community.

Location and Travel

Dicky Birds Pelham Road is situated on a quiet residential street, a short walk from Wimbledon High Street and Wimbledon Station, with excellent public transport links and nearby bus routes.

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
• Sick pay from day one
• Life assurance
• Great Place to Work environment

What Will You Be Doing?

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery
• Assume key carer responsibilities for designated children
• Ensure all children receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development
• Prepare and support children's activities
• In the absence of the Team/Room Leader, maintain effective day-to-day management of the environment
• Contribute to ensuring that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Provide professional and relevant feedback to parents/carers about their child
• Develop open and positive working relationships with staff
• Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers

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 including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M&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
• 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.