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Wandsworth Preschool
Role: Early Years Assistant
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Who We Are Part of Grandir UK, a supportive and child-focused nursery, offering:
- Strong benefits
- Flexible working
- Genuine career progression
About the Role Our Wandsworth Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Assistant.
You’ll help shape our children’s daily experiences by:
- Fostering curiosity
- Supporting their growth
- Providing consistent, attentive care
Accompanying our team is the chance to join a positive, collaborative environment where staff feel valued and encouraged to develop.
Why Join Us?
At Wandsworth Preschool, we emphasise mutual respect and shared goals. Our team thrives on:
- Trust
- Support
- A commitment to excellence in early years education
Core Benefits
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), with 3 days off over Christmas
- Christmas & New Year shutdown period
- Flexible working options
- £500 ‘refer a friend’ bonus
- Company pension with employer contributions
- Statutory Sick Pay from day 1
- Life assurance (for staff aged 18–65)
- Certified ‘Great Place to Work’ by employees
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What’s Expected?
Key Responsibilities
- Set and uphold Grandir UK values as a practices-oriented role model
- Ensure equal access and opportunities for all staff, parents, and children
- Supervise children at all times
- Maintain an attractive, welcoming environment
- Help prepare/plaid under Level 3 Practitioners’ guidance
- Fully implement company policies, procedures, and best practices
- Train in Early Years Foundation Stage compliance
- Escalate any policy compliance concerns to your line manager
- Foster a positive attitude with children, parents, colleagues, and visitors
- Maintain confidentiality
- Attend meetings, training, and planning sessions as required
Family & Wellbeing Support
- 100% pay for:
- First 12 weeks of maternity leave
- 4 weeks of statutory paternity leave
- Up to 4 weeks paid compassionate/adoption bereavement leave
- Paid miscarriage leave (up 2 weeks)
- Wellbeing Day: an extra annual holiday for personal care
- ‘The Grand Event’: extra week of leave after 2 years’ service to attend major life events
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Additional Perks
- Employee benefits portal: hundreds of discounts on retail, supermarkets, fashion (ASOS), cinemas, gyms, and more
- 24-hour remote GP access
- Medical cashback for dental/alternative therapies
- Recognition and rewards (including a May focus month to celebrate teams)
- Tailored training & career progression paths
- Sustained commitment to sustainability:
- Carbon Literacy trained teams
- Eco Schools accreditation
Additional Requirements
- Enhanced DBS check required (via third-party provider)
- We are an equal opportunity employer—prior experience is a bonus, but not mandatory
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