Grandir UK
Early Years Assistant (Lunch Cover)
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Nursery Assistant
Kiddi Caru Sowton Day Nursery in Exeter Part of Grandir UK
Salary: £10.85-£12.71 (depending on experience and qualifications with regular pay reviews)
Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.
Our Kiddi Caru Sowton Day Nursery in Exeter is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant (lunch cover) to join our team. You will play a key role in caring for, supporting and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day.
Hours of work: 11am-3pm (daily) = 20 hours per week
Why You’ll Love Working at Kiddi Caru
At Kiddi Caru Sowton you will be part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another. We create a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to grow.
Core Benefits
- 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period
- Christmas and New Year shutdown
- Flexible working options available
- Big childcare discount
- £500 refer a friend bonus
- Company pension scheme with employer contributions
- Statutory Sick Pay from day 1
- Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65
- Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues
About Our Nursery
We are proud to be a five-star RHS-certified nursery! This reflects our commitment to excellence in early childhood education and outdoor learning.
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Our distinction in Eco-Schools also showcases our dedication to sustainability and environmental awareness, as we actively promote eco-friendly practices within our nursery community.
Our nursery received a ‘Good’ rating across all areas of criteria in our last Ofsted inspection. All our nurseries are proudly accredited by Ofsted, following their guidelines to ensure we provide the best care and support for every child.
Location
Our lovely nursery can be found in the Exeter Business Park, conveniently located off Junction 30 of the M5. We are a great option for all families whether you work in the business park or coming to the local area from surrounding areas. We have a large car park making drop-off and collection easy.
What Will You Be Doing
- Supervise and support children at all times
- Prepare and supervise activities under the guidance of Level 3 qualified practitioners
- Contribute to maintaining an attractive and welcoming environment for the children
- Read, understand and implement all company policies, procedures and operational practices
- Maintain a positive attitude at all times with children, parents, visitors and colleagues
- Attend regular staff meetings, planning meetings and undertake training as required
Enhanced Family And Wellbeing Benefits
- Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 percent for the first 12 weeks
- Paternity leave paid at 100 percent 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 to attend a significant life event after 2 years’ service
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Even More Benefits
- Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M and S and major supermarkets
- 24 hour remote GP appointments
- Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy and alternative therapies
- Recognition, rewards and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams
- Tailored in-house training and genuine progression opportunities
- Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco Schools accreditation
Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role and will be carried out by our approved third party provider.
We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To support our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team.
Apply today. We review applications as they are received and may close the role early.
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