Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Grandir UK Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including bank Hs

Christmas and New Year shutdown

Flexible working options

£500 refer a friend bonus

Company pension scheme with employer

Statutory Sick Pay from day 1

Life assurance for employees 18-65

Great Place to Work recognition

Enhanced family and wellbeing benefits

Wellbeing Day

Grand Event extra leave

Employee discounts portal

24h remote GP

Medical cashback

Job summary

Grandir UK is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join the Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Abington Grove, Northampton. You will care for and support children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive daily.

The role emphasizes high standards, collaboration with staff and parents, and a focus on the Early Years Foundation Stage. Competitive hourly pay and robust benefits accompany a commitment to career progression.

Qualifications

• Caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner profile.

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 practiceand provision in the nurserymeets 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

Skills

Caring

Enthusiastic

Job description

54 Abington Grove, Northampton NN1 4QU, UK

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 05:00

Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Abington Grove, Northampton

Part of Grandir UK

Salary - £12.82 - £13.47 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 Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Abington Grove, Northampton 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 Day Nursery?

At Kiddi Caru Day Nursery, 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

Beautifully Refurbished Nursery

Our charming red brick nursery was beautifully refurbished in 2024, creating a bright, welcoming and homely environment where children feel happy, supported and inspired every day.

Good Ofsted Rating

We're proud to be rated Good by Ofsted, reflecting our commitment to providing high quality care and education for every child.

We are passionate about helping children develop a love for the environment through hands on learning and sustainable practices.

Experienced Team

Our long serving, highly qualified team builds strong relationships with children and families, creating a warm and supportive atmosphere where everyone can flourish.

Children enjoy a large outdoor area complete with a vegetable garden, mud kitchen, sand pit, cosy reading corner and dedicated baby sensory spaces, encouraging exploration, creativity and imaginative play every day.

Great Location

Located in Abington, close to Racecourse Park and just off the A45, we're within easy reach of Northampton town centre, the M1 and excellent public transport links.

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 practiceand provision in the nurserymeets 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.

54 Abington Grove, Northampton NN1 4QU, UK