Nursery Assistant

Job description

Nursery Assistant West Finchley Nursery & Preschool Part of Grandir UK Salary: £22,568–£26,437 Are you passionate about working with children and looking to start or develop your career in Early Years? At West Finchley Nursery & Preschool, we are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join our friendly team. As a Nursery Assistant, you will support our children throughout their day, helping to create a safe, happy and stimulating environment where children can learn, play and develop. What you’ll be doing • Supporting children with their daily routines, care and learning • Helping to plan and take part in fun and engaging activities • Creating a warm and welcoming environment for children • Supporting the wider nursery team • Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues • Following safeguarding and health and safety procedures What we’re looking for You will be caring, reliable and enthusiastic, with a genuine passion for working with children. Previous nursery experience is helpful but not essential. We welcome people who are looking to start their career in Early Years and are keen to learn and develop. At Grandir UK, we support our team with training, development and opportunities to progress your career. Core Benefits • 33 days annual leave including bank holidays • Christmas and New Year nursery closure • Flexible working options • Childcare discount • £500 Refer a Friend bonus • Pension scheme • Statutory Sick Pay from day one • Life Assurance • Great Place to Work 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.