Nursery Assistant

Nursery Assistant

Part of Grandir UK

Join a supportive, child-focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.

Our Dicky Birds Nursery and Preschool on Pelham Road is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will play an important role in caring for, supporting and inspiring our children, helping them learn, grow and thrive every day.

Why You’ll Love Working at Dicky Birds

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Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are passionate about helping children learn, develop and grow, we would love to hear from you. Join Dicky Birds Nursery and Preschool on Pelham Road and become part of a team that makes a real difference to children and families every day.

Responsibilities

Dicky Birds Nursery and Preschool, Pelham Road, Wimbledon

• Supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing through fun and engaging activities.
• Helping to create a safe, happy and stimulating environment where children feel secure and confident.
• Supporting playroom activities under the guidance of qualified practitioners.
• Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Following safeguarding procedures and maintaining high standards of care in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Helping to maintain a clean, welcoming and organised nursery environment.
• Working as part of a team to give every child the best possible start in life.

Requirements

• A genuine passion for working with young children.
• A caring, enthusiastic and positive approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A willingness to learn, develop and take part in training.
• The ability to build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Previous experience working with children would be beneficial, but we welcome applications from people who are enthusiastic about starting a career in early years.

Pay

Salary: £22,568 – £26,437 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications, with regular pay reviews)

Benefits

• 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 develop their skills and build a career in early years.
• 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.
• Generous childcare discount.
• £500 Refer a Friend bonus.
• Company pension scheme.
• Statutory Sick Pay from day one.
• Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65.
• Certified 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.
• Employee benefits portal with discounts at hundreds of retailers.
• 24-hour remote GP appointments.
• Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy and other eligible treatments.
• Recognition, rewards and team celebrations throughout the year.
• Tailored in-house training and genuine career progression opportunities.
• A focus on sustainability, with Carbon Literacy-trained teams and Eco-Schools accreditation.

Even More Benefits

• 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. All hiring decisions are made by our team.
• Apply today! We review applications as they are received and may close the vacancy early.
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