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Nursery Assistant
Location: Harpenden Day Nursery & Preschool Employer: Part of Grandir UK Pagination: Part-time, Full-time & Agency options available Salary: £10.85–£12.71 per hour (with regular pay reviews) Contract: Permanent (older contract set between Grandir & individual; adjustments negotiated pre-posting per person to employer as required)
Join our supportive, child-centric nursery, Harpenden Day Nursery & Preschool, and become part of a team that nurtures, inspires, and helps children thrive. In this role, you’ll be playing a key part in delivering child-focused care and fostering creativity.
Why This Role at Harpenden Day Nursery Stands Out
During your time here, you’ll contribute to a warm and inclusive environment where respect, unity and personal growth are prioritised. We celebrate genuine success and promote continuous learning with comprehensive support behind every team member.
🏆 Core Benefits
- 33 days annual leave (including public holidays) including 3 days during the Christmas closure period
- Flexible working options tailored to suit working parents (initial consultation at interview)
- Childcare discounts across the UK in many family support outlets
- £500 referral bonus for colleague introductions to the nursery
- Company pension scheme (5% of salary) with employer contributions
- Statutory Sick Pay available from the first day of work
- Life insurance for employees aged 18–65
- Certified by Great Place to WorkUK – recognised by current colleagues who help us stay on track
About Our Nursery
Our trovely Harpenden early years education setting combines a homely environment within a beautiful converted house, set in a scenic yet accessible residential neighbourhood.
With a focus on outstanding care, nurturing relationships and school readiness, each bright, spacious room is filled with resourceful materials designed for playful learning and discovery. Our nursery sits proudly as ‘Good’ rated by Ofsted, affirming our dedication to inspiring young minds and supporting children in their formative years.
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📍 Location
Sun Lane, Harpenden (AL5 5RT) Positioned within 5 minutes walk of Harpenden town centre and major junior schools, the site benefits from being fully equipped with:
- A 15-minute walk from Harpenden station
- Fast and direct transportation options to London
- Close proximity to St Albans city centre.
Encased in a charming tranquil Hertfordshire setting with countryside views.
Key Responsibilities
As part of your duties, you will:
- Supervise children while ensuring their safety and well-being
- Help prepare and support a range of developmental activities, in collaboration with Level 3 qualified practitioners
- Create an engaging and secure environment where children thrive
- Maintain knowledge of and adhere to company policies, safeguarding procedures, and health/safety compliance
- Build trusting relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
- Attend staff meetings, training, and planning sessions when required
Wellbeing Bonus
Supportive to biological and adoptive parents, employees are offered:
- 100% maternity pay for the first 12 weeks of leave
- 100% paternity pay for 4 weeks
- Paid bereavement leave of up to 4 weeks
- Compassionate leave offering up to 2 weeks paid stay
- Two weeks of paid miscarriage leave
- Wellbeing Day for personal care (balance undertaken in alignment with key OFSTED checks/requirements)
- Bonus time off (an extra week of annual leave) awarded after 2 years’ service to celebrate significant life milestones
Advantages Beyond Compensation
At Grandir, our commitment extends further.'horizon includes:
- Employee Portal with hundreds of retail discounts on clothing, beauty services, shopping websites, entertainment and supplement needs; great examples include ASOS, M&S, gymals, Amazon UK, cinema and grocery.
- 24-hour GP medical access via video calls, instant authorisation for critical concerns.
- Dental checkups, physiotherapy and telehealth services with access to cashback on treatment.
- Celebrations & Recognition: A dedicated internal programme enhance engagement with numerous team-based rewards throughout the year (with May offering significant festive team day).
- Growth Opportunities: Tailored training, upskilling programmes in early years, safeguarding, and management along with clear avenues for progression, internal career development mentoring.
- Stronger Together Through Sustainability: Employees participate in Carbon Literacy training and sustainability accreditation (ECO Schools).
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🌱 Safeguarding & Anti-Discrimination Ethos
As an organisation committed to maintaining safety, every new employed person undergoes:
- Enhanced DBS background check Specialised safeguarding policies are at the heart of our practice, ensuring that every child’s wellbeing is prioritised.
We foster an inclusive workspace and emphasize equity. We employ equally regardless of profile and are furthering our equality, on-site by placing real focus on diversity promotion.
🚀 Job Application Notes
- Applications received at any time; the role may close early when a sufficient number of candidates have been interviewed.
- While AI screening tools are used to manage applications efficiently, final decisions remain within the hands of our human recruiting team.
- Updates delivered promptly, confidentiality guaranteed.
Apply today and be part of something incredible. Harpenden awaits!
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