Nursery Practitioner- Level 2

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 • Big childcare discount • £500 Refer a Friend bonus • Pension scheme • 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. Apply today. We review applications as they are received and may close the role early. INDQJ