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Nursery Assistant- Lunch cover
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Early Years Assistant (Lunch cover)
Old Barn Day Nursery
Part of Grandir UK
Salary up to £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 Old Barn Nursery in Narborough, is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Assistant to join our team on a part-time basis as a lunch cover. You will play a key role in caring for, supporting, and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity, and helping them thrive every day.
Weekly hours are 16 hrs per week in the middle part of the day Monday-Friday
Why You’ll Love Working at Grandir
At Old Barn Day Nursery, 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
- 35 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
The Old Barn Day Nursery is set within a beautifully renovated barn at Copt Oak Court, creating a unique and welcoming environment where children can learn, play, and thrive. We are committed to supporting every stage of a child’s development through engaging spaces and enriching experiences.
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Fantastic Outdoor Space
Our outdoor environment is thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of all age groups. Babies benefit from a dedicated garden space where they can explore safely, while our under 2’s area includes tunnels and stimulating resources to encourage curiosity and movement. Older children enjoy a spacious garden designed for adventure, with features such as a climbing frame, ropes, balance activities, and obstacle courses to build confidence and physical skills. The garden also includes a growing area and mud kitchen to inspire creativity and foster a connection with nature.
Location
Located in Narborough, Leicestershire, our nursery sits at Copt Oak Court in a convenient position next to Tesco Express and directly opposite Red Hill Field Primary School. With a large park just across the road and Narborough Station nearby, the nursery is easily accessible for local and commuting families alike.
What you will be doing
- Supervise and support children at all times
- Your working hours will be over the lunchtime period so supporting with their mealtimes and offering additional support where required
- 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
- Dayforce Wallet - gives you the ability to access a portion of your earned pay before your normal payday
- 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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