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Nursery Assistant
Location: Harpenden
Employer: Harpenden Day Nursery & Preschool (Part of Grandir UK)
Role Overview
We’re seeking a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join our child-focused team in Harpenden. You’ll play a pivotal role in supporting, inspiring and encouraging our children, helping them thrive every day while working within a supportive, homely environment.
Why Join Harpenden Day Nursery?
At Harpenden, you’ll become part of a welcoming, values-driven team that prioritises the happiness of both staff and children. Our ethos centres on genuine care, trust and growth, ensuring everyone—from new recruits to long-serving colleagues—feels valued and nurtured.
Core Benefits
| ▶ Leave & Working Hours | | 33 days’ annual leave (3 paid days during Christmas shutdown) | | Christmas and New Year shutdown period | | Flexible working options |
| ▶ Financial Benefits | | Earn £10.85–£12.71/hour (depending on experience/qualifications, with regular pay reviews) | | £500 referral bonus (refer a friend) | | Company pension scheme with employer contributions | | £ Big childcare discount |
| ▶ Wellbeing & Support | | Statutory Sick Pay from Day 1 | | Life assurance for staff aged 18–65 | | Certified Great Place to Work, voted by current colleagues |
Over-and-Above Benefits
Family & Wellbeing Support
- Maternity/Adoption Leave: Fully paid (100%) for 12 weeks
- Paternity Leave: Fully paid for 4 weeks
- Bereavement Leave: Up to 4 weeks paid (parental/grands)
- Compassionate Leave: Up to 2 weeks paid
- Miscarriage Leave: Up to 2 weeks paid
- Wellbeing Day – An extra day off for yourself!
- The Grand Event – Up to 1 week annual leave for significant life events (after 2 years)
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Practical & Lifestyle Perks
- Employee Benefits Portal with discounts at ASOS, gyms, M&S and supermarkets
- 24/7 remote GP access
- Medical cashback for dental, physiotherapy and therapy treatments
- Team recognition (including a May celebratory month)
- In-house training and career progression opportunities
- Sustainability focus (Carbon Literacy training + British Eco-Schools Accreditation)
Who You Are
You’re a compassionate, resilient individual with a passion for early years education. While formal qualifications are advantageous (e.g., Childcare Level 2-3), your empathy, teamwork and flexibility are what matter most.
Key Responsibilities
You’ll support our team in delivering outstanding care, fostering curiosity and creativity through:
- Supervising and caring for children at all times
- Preparing and assisting with child-led activities (under the guidance of qualified staff)
- Maintaining a safe, engaging and inclusive environment
- Adhering to safeguarding policies and operational procedures
- Building positive relationships with families, peers and colleagues
- Participating in staff meetings, training and development sessions
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About Our Nursery
Nestled in a beautiful converted house on charming Sun Lane, our Harpenden nursery offers: ⭐ A ‘Good’ Ofsted rating ⭐ Spacious, light-filled indoor spaces and outdoor play areas ⭐ A focus on imaginative play, exploration and holistic development ⭐ Freedom to innovate for outstanding quality care
Location Benefits:
- A 10-minute walk from Harpenden train station (direct London-links)
- Close to top schools and set in a leafy, scaler neighbourhood
- Just 5 miles from St Albans, surrounded by the Hertfordshire countryside
Our Commitments
- Safeguarding: Part of Grandir UK, a child safety-first organisation (Enhanced DBS check mandatory).
- Equality & Inclusion: We recruit on merit, free from bias.
Note: For efficiency, we may use AI-assisted screening tools—all final decisions are human-made.
Ready to Join Our Team? Apply now – we review applications as received and may close early. Use Grandir’s career portal today!
— Pronouns: Neutron / Effe Kicks Grandir UK | Chapter 1 of Every Child’s Story
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