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Casual Worker – Early Years Assistant
Kiddi Caru Nursery, Exeter (Part of Grandir UK)
Position Overview
- Role: Early Years Assistant
- Location: Sowton, Exeter
- Salary: £12.71 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications, with regular pay reviews)
- Contract Type: Casual
Join a supportive, child-focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working, and genuine career progression.
Why Work at Kiddi Caru Sowton?
At Kiddi Caru, Sowton, you’ll be part of a welcoming, supportive team where genuine care for one another fosters a positive work environment. Every colleague is valued, respected, and encouraged to grow.
Core Benefits
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), with 3 days used during Christmas shutdown
- Christmas & New Year shutdown
- Flexible working options available
- Big childcare discount
- £500 referral bonus – "Refer a friend"
- Company pension scheme with employer contributions
- Statutory Sick Pay in place from Day 1
- Life assurance for employees aged 18–65
- Certified as a Great Place to Work—voted for by colleagues
Family & Wellbeing Benefits
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Enhanced support for employees includes:
- Full pay (100%) for 12 weeks maternity leave
- 4 weeks paid paternity leave (100% pay)
- Up to 4 weeks paid parental bereavement leave
- Up to 2 weeks paid compassionate leave
- Up to 2 weeks paid miscarriage leave
- 1 additional annulal .wellbeing day (extra personal leave)
- The Grand Event: After 2 years’ service, claim an additional 5 days leave to attend key life events
More Benefits
Employee Discounts & Wellbeing Portal
- Hundreds of retail discounts (ASOS, gym memberships, cinemas, M&S, supermarkets), and more
Health & Financial Support
- 24/7 remote GP access
- Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy, and alternative therapies
Recognition & Culture
- Monthly rewards & team celebrations (with May dedicated to staff recognition)
- In-house training and career progression opportunities
- Sustainability focus: Carbon Literacy training and Eco Schools accreditation
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a positive practice role model for Grandir UK values, ensuring they are upheld for staff, parents, and children
- Ensure equality of access and opportunity for all parties
- Supervise and support children at all times, fostering a safe, thriving environment
- Maintain an attractive, welcoming nursery space
- Prepares and supervises child-led activities under the guidance of Level 3 team members
- Read, understand, and implement company policies, procedures, and operational practices
- Ensure all child provisions align with Early Years Foundation Stage guidelines
- Report concerns related to policies and operational practices to your line manager
- Maintain a positive, confidential attitude towards all communications
- Attend meetings and undertake professional development training as required
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Additional Responsibilities
- Safeguarding: An enhanced DBS check is mandatory (processed via a third-party provider)
- Equality & inclusion: We operate as an equal-opportunity employer.
(Note: AI-assisted tools may be used for screening applications but all decisions will be made by the team.)
Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and supporting children. All child-facing roles must ensure compliance via appropriate vetting and training.
Apply today. (Applications reviewed as received—role may close early).
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