Nursery Assistant

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 is looking for a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Nursery Assistant to join our friendly team.

If you enjoy spending time with children, have a positive attitude and want to make a difference to their early years, we'd love to hear from you!

Why You'll Love Working at Dicky Birds Pepys Road

We are proud of our Outstanding Ofsted-rated nursery, where children are encouraged to explore, discover and develop in a warm, welcoming environment.

You'll be joining an experienced and supportive team who are passionate about giving children the best possible start in life.

Our nursery offers:

• Two lovely gardens, including a dedicated outdoor space for younger children.

• Forest School sessions, encouraging children to explore nature and develop new skills.

• A growing garden where children can learn about planting and nature.

• Activities including Yoga, Teddy Tennis, Boogie Mites and PE.

• A child-centred approach inspired by the Curiosity Approach and Hygge Methodology.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Supporting the team in providing high-quality care for children aged 0–5.

• Helping to create a safe, happy and stimulating environment.

• Supporting children's learning and development through play and everyday activities.

• Helping to prepare exciting activities and experiences.

• Supporting children's personal care, meals and daily routines.

• Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.

• Following safeguarding, health and safety procedures.

What We're Looking For

• A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach.

• A genuine passion for working with young children.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.

• Previous childcare experience would be beneficial.

Core Benefits

• 35 days annual leave, including bank holidays (with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown).

• Christmas and New Year shutdown.

• Flexible working options available.

• Big childcare discount.

• £500 Refer a Friend bonus.

• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.

• Statutory Sick Pay from day one.

• Life assurance for employees aged 18–65.

• Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues.

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.

• Dayforce Wallet – access a portion of your earned pay before your normal payday.

• 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.

Location

Dicky Birds Pepys Road is conveniently located within walking distance of Raynes Park Train Station, with excellent public transport links.

Ready to Join Our Team?

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. 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.

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