Nursery Practitioner (Toddlers)

Grandir UK Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,430,632 - 41,892,816; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including bank/HO

Flexible working options

£500 refer a friend bonus

Company pension scheme

Job summary

West Finchley Day Nursery in West Finchley, part of Grandir UK Limited, seeks a caring Nursery Practitioner (Toddler Room). Salary ranges from £12.71 to £14.62 per hour, dependent on experience and qualifications, with regular pay reviews.

You will help children thrive in a supportive, child-focused environment. Join a team that values flexibility and progression, with benefits including 33 days annual leave, pension, and life assurance.

Qualifications

• You will play a key role in caring for, supporting and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day.

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

Salary (£12.71-£14.62) (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 West Finchley Day Nursery in West Finchley is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner (Toddler Room) 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 West Finchley

At West Finchley 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

Our modern, purpose-built nursery features four large rooms which have been thoughtfully designed to foster growth and development for each age group. The vibrant visual arts studio provides a dedicated space for children to express their creativity and our sensory room is a haven of calm where children can unwind whilst stimulating their senses. To aid in children’s physical development and mental wellbeing, we spend plenty of time in our lovely outdoor space which is an ideal environment for exploration and discovery.

We provide a rich and engaging curriculum which is thoughtfully tailored to each child’s unique learning style and developmental stage. Our unique education programmes, Health & Self, Innovate & Investigate, Move & Groove, Make & Bake, and Sow & Grow, help children become confident, independent learners who are equipped with the positive life skills and important knowledge they need for success at school.

Activities

We offer a diverse variety of activities that engage and stimulate children in exciting ways including Spanish lessons, calming yoga and time in our dedicated visual arts studio. In addition to these structured activities, children have plenty of time for imaginative play using our high-quality resources to explore their interests, indulge their curiosity and develop essential skills to support future learning.

Outings

Children at West Finchley Day Nursery enjoy regular outings into the local area. Visits to the local library, nearby parks and other exciting locations allow children to safely explore and learn.

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.

Apply today. We review applications as they are received and may close the role early.