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Early Years Assistant – Kiddi Caru Nursery, Exeter
Employer: Part of Grandir UK Salary: £12.71 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications, with regular pay reviews) Location: Sovton, Exeter
About the Role
Join a caring and child-focused nursery offering flexible working, genuine career progression, and a supportive team environment. As an Early Years Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in nurturing our children, fostering their curiosity, and helping them thrive.
Why Kiddi Caru Sowton?
You’ll be part of a welcoming, values-driven team where everyone’s contribution is valued. This isn’t just another job—it’s an opportunity to grow while making a real difference in young lives.
Core Benefits
Enjoy a wealth of benefits to support your well-being and career:
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – 3 days paid during Christmas shutdown
- Christmas & New Year shutdown
- Flexible working options available
- £500 referral bonus (refer a friend)
- Big childcare discount
- Employer-supported pension scheme
- Statutory sick pay from day 1
- Life assurance (for employees aged 18–65)
- Certified as one of the UK’s Best Places to Work
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Enhanced Family & Wellbeing Benefits
- 100% maternity leave for the first 12 weeks
- 100% paternity leave 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 after 2 years’ service for family milestones
Even More Benefits
- Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts (e.g., ASOS, M&S, gyms, supermarkets)
- 24/7 remote GP appointments
- Medical cashback for physiotherapy, dental treatment, and alternative therapies
- Annual team celebrations & recognitions (April/May events)
- In-house training & clear progression paths
- Sustainability focus (Carbon Literacy training & Eco Schools accreditation)
Your Responsibilities
You’ll work closely with our lead practitioners to:
- Provide a positive role model, embodying Grandir UK’s core values
- Ensure equality of access and opportunity for all children, parents, and staff
- Supervise, care for, and engage with children at all times
- Support activities under the guidance of Level 3 qualified practitioners (e.g., meal prep, outings, play plans)
- Uphold Early Years Foundation Stage standards and company policies
- Attend staff meetings, training, and planning sessions
- Maintain confidentiality and report concerns to your manager
- Promote a welcoming, inclusive environment for all
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Requirements
- Eager to learn and adaptable in a fast-paced, child-centred setting
- Enhanced DBS check required (managed by our approved third-party provider)
- Safeguarding awareness a must—essential to uphold children’s welfare
Equal Opportunity: We recruit based on merit alone. AI may assist with initial screening, but all hiring decisions are made by our team.
How to Apply
Applications are reviewed as they’re received. Apply today before this role closes!
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DBS check mandatory. Childcare experience preferred but not essential.
(Grandir UK is a fully inclusive employer. Our nurseries offer a supportive culture.)*
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