Grandir UK
Early Years Practitioner
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Nursery Practitioner Kiddi Caru Day Nursery, Bristol
Salary & Benefits
- £12.71 - £13.85/hour (depending on experience/qualifications, with regular pay reviews)
- £1000 welcome bonus
- £500 refer-a-friend bonus
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays, +3 days Christmas shutdown)
- Xmas/New Year shutdown
- Flexible working
- Childcare discount
- Company pension (employer contributions)
- Statutory sick pay from day 1
- Life assurance (ages 18–65)
- Life event leave (e.g. bereavement/paternity/compassionate/miscarriage)
- Wellbeing Day
- Remote GP appointments
- Employee discounts (ASOS, gyms, M&S, major retailers)
- Carbon Literacy and Eco Schools focus
- Ofsted “Good” rating
Why Join Us?
At Kiddi Caru Day Nursery (part of Grandir UK), we offer a caring, inspirtive environment for children—where play-based learning takes centre stage. Our peaceful Bristol location (Coronation Road, Downend) provides:
- Playroom facilities
- Cosy, homely indoor spaces
- Three imaginative outdoor gardens (play kitchens, sand/water trays, growing areas)
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Activities
- Yoga, sports, creative play
- Sensory learning, themed sessions
- Regular outings (parks, libraries)
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Family partnership
- Nursery app with daily updates
- Parents’ evenings and seasonal events
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Professional growth
- Strong career progression
- Tailored training programs
About the Role
As a Nursery Practitioner, you’ll be at the heart of children’s development (aged babies to preschoolers). Your responsibilities include:
Key Duties
- Deliver a child-centred curriculum (e.g. Health & Self, Innovate & Investigate)
- Safeguard and support children’s well-being through EYFS compliance
- Keycarer coordination (allocate children appropriately)
- Professional feedback for parents/carers
- Staff supervision & mentoring
- Maintain standards in care and provision
- Build positive relationships with staff, parents, and community
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Requirements
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Training/qualifications
- Level 3 Early Years Qualification (spark premise ACEs preferred)
- Safeguarding, paediatric first aid, food hygiene certified
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Experience
- Nursery/childcare background required
- First-hand knowledge of child psychology, play pedagogy
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Soft skills
- Patience, empathy, creativity
- Commitment to inclusive/nurturing care
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Entry clearance
- Enhanced DBS check mandatory
Our Values
Grandir UK is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and support equal pay and workplace inclusivity. Enhanced DBS clearing is a critical requirement.
Grandir UK
- Certified Great Place to Work
- Sustainability champions (Green economy leaders)
Apply now—early close risk! Support documentation may involve AI-assisted screening (inoffensive/human-reviewed).
Location: 3A Coronation Road, Downend, Bristol, BS16 5SN [Contact details removed per policy]
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