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Nursery Assistant
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Nursery Assistant
Nursery Assistant – Ruddington Day Nursery (Nottingham) – Ofsted Outstanding
Part of Grandir UK
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Join our supportive, child-focused nursery where we prioritise strong benefits, flexible working, and genuine career progression. Located in a beautiful outdoor setting, we’re seeking a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join our team and inspire our children to thrive.
Core Benefits
- 33 days annual leave + 3 days during Christmas shutdown
- Flexible working options
- Big childcare discount
- £500 refer-a-friend bonus
- Company pension scheme (employer contributions)
- Statutory Sick Pay from day one
- Life assurance (for employees aged 18–65)
- Optimum Employee Benefits (including:
- 24/7 remote GP access
- Medical cashback (dental, physiotherapy)
- In-house training & progression opportunities)
Certified as a Great Place to Work, voted by our colleagues.
About Our Nursery
Located in the picturesque village of Ruddington, Nottingham, our Ofsted Outstanding nursery offers:
- A Forest School centre with dedicated woodland activities
- Forest School sessions, including den-building, nature crafts, and fire safety (under supervision)
- Spacious grounds with playful outdoor space, serene horse fields, and opportunities for curiosity-driven learning
Our Unique Offering: The Outdoor Setting
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Our ** expansive garden** and Forest School setting provide endless encouragement for play, learning, and skill-building, giving your expertise a memorable impact.
- Activities such as obstacle courses, bug exploration, and outdoor storytelling.
- Sustainability-focused environment, with Eco Schools accreditation.
Location
- Situated at Wilford Rd., Ruddington, near a golf club and village centre
- Easy access from south Nottingham, ideal for local commuters
- Benefits catered for working parents (including drop-off/pick-up proximity to local schools).
Role Details
What You’ll Be Responsible For
- Uplifting childcare standards: Ensure best practice in environment, facilities, and daily learning experiences for a broad-age group.
- Focus on key carer responsibilities — creating supportive relationships and personalised attention for assigned children.
- Curriculum-inspired play: Organise activities that cater to developmental stages, enriched by the outdoors.
- Never lost for learning ideas: Act as a catalyst for exploration, whether nature-based or in-house.
- Room leader substitute: Cover day-to-day operations during absence.
- National-duty met: Uphold and adapt our practice for Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- Effective collaboration: Work closely with students, junior staff, and parents while maintaining professionalism.
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Enhanced Benefits for Families & Wellbeing
- Maximum employee support: Paternity, Maternity, and Adoption leave paid at 100% for the specified periods.
- Inclusive leave policies:
- Paternity: 4 weeks at full pay
- Maternity: 4 weeks from 5th day of pregnancy, then full pay
- Bereavement: Up to 2 weeks, miscarriage leave up to 2 weeks paid.
- Compassionate leave up to 2 weeks paid
- An additional Wellbeing Day (a dedicated day for self-care) yearly
- One extra week annual leave ("the Grand Event") for major life ceremonies post 2 years’ service.
Additional Support & Recoeurs
- Grandir’s Employee Benefits Portal:
- Restaurant, retail, and travel discounts (ASOS, gyms, cinemas, M&S, supermarkets).
- Sustainability Advocacy: Teams are Carbon Literate, with Eco School values embedded.
Commitment & Safeguarding
Grandir is committed to safeguarding, requiring an enhanced DBS check for all new staff.
We embrace diversity and make hiring decisions based on merit, adhering to ethical recruitment principles. As part of our process, we may use AI-assisted tools (such as for application screening), although final hiring decisions remain human-led.
Applications reviewed promptly. Do not hesitate to apply—positions may close early!
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