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Wandsworth Preschool
Part of Grandir UK*
Salary
£12.71 per hour
About the Role
Join a supportive, child-focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working, and genuine career progression.
Our Wandsworth Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Assistant to 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 Wandsworth Preschool
At Wandsworth Preschool, you’ll join a welcoming and supportive team, where everyone feels:
- Valued
- Respected
- Supported to grow
We foster a positive working environment rooted in shared care.
Core Benefits
- 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays), with 3 days used during Christmas shutdown
- Christmas/New Year shutdown
- Flexible working options available
- £500 refer-a-friend bonus
- Big childcare discount
- Company pension scheme with employer contributions
- Statutory Sick Pay from day 1
- Life assurance (employees aged 18–65)
- Certified Great Place to Work (voted by current colleagues)
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Enhanced Family & Wellbeing Benefits
- Maternity/Adoption Leave: Paid at 100% for the first 12 weeks
- Paternity Leave: Paid for 4 weeks at 100%
- 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 annual leave day)
- The Grand Event: Up to an additional week of unpaid leave for significant life events after 2 years’ service
Even More Benefits
- Employee benefits portal: Hundreds of retail discounts (e.g., ASOS, gyms, cinema, M&S, major supermarkets)
- 24-hour remote GP appointments
- Medical cashback (dental, physiotherapy, alternative therapies)
- Recognition/rewards (e.g., team celebrations, dedicated May Team Awards Month)
- Tailored in-house training & genuine progression opportunities
- Sustainability focus: Carbon Literacy training, Eco Schools accreditation
Responsibilities
You will:
- Be a positive role model to uphold Grandir UK values
- Ensure equality of access and opportunity for staff, parents, and children
- Supervise and support children at all times
- Contribute to a welcoming, attractive environment
- Prepare and supervise activities under Level 3 Qualified Practitioners’ guidance
- Read, understand, and implement all company policies and operational practices
- Adhere to compliance/timelines for policy updates
- Ensure nursery practice/provision aligns with Early Years Foundation Stage standards
- Report any concerns/issues about policies/procedures to your line manager
- Maintain a positive attitude with children, parents, visitors, and colleagues
- Uphold confidentiality where required
- Attend staff meetings, planning sessions, and training
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Important Notes
Grandir UK holds an obligation to safeguarding children/young people. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role and will be arranged.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We recruit based on merit and may use AI-assisted tools for tasks like application screening and references. All hiring decisions are made by our team.
Next Steps
Apply today! Applications will be reviewed as they’re received and the role may close early.
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