Nursery Assistant

Job description

Nursery Assistant Dicky Birds Nursery and Preschool, Pepys Road, Raynes Park Part of Grandir UK Salary £22,500 - £26,437 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 Pepys Road in Raynes Park is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will play an important role in supporting the children and wider nursery team, helping to create a safe, happy and stimulating environment where children can learn, play and thrive. Why You’ll Love Working at Dicky Birds Pepys Road Our Pepys Road nursery offers a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment where every child is supported to flourish. The experienced team is committed to providing high-quality care and early years education, ensuring every child feels valued, supported and encouraged to grow and develop. Our child-centred curriculum incorporates elements of the Curiosity Approach and Hygge Methodology, creating a homely atmosphere with natural resources that encourage creativity, curiosity, personal development and a love of learning. Location and Travel Dicky Birds Pepys Road is conveniently located within walking distance of Raynes Park Train Station, with excellent public transport links and on-street parking. What Will You Be Doing? • Support the team in providing high-quality care for the children • Help create a safe, caring and stimulating environment • Support children's learning and development through play and activities • Help prepare and set up engaging activities • Encourage children's curiosity, confidence and independence • Build positive relationships with children and their families • Support daily routines including mealtimes, personal care and sleep routines • Help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming nursery environment • Work as part of a supportive and dedicated nursery team • Follow nursery policies and procedures, including safeguarding and health and safety • Support the nursery's curriculum and daily activities • Contribute to creating positive experiences for every child What We’re Looking For • A genuine passion for working with young children • A caring, enthusiastic and positive approach • Good communication and teamwork skills • A willingness to learn and develop within an early years environment • The ability to build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues • Previous experience working with children would be beneficial, but we are keen to hear from people who are enthusiastic about starting a career in early years 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 • Pension scheme • Sick pay from day one • Life assurance • Great Place to Work environment 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 • 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. Apply today. We review applications as they are received and may close the role early.