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Early Years Assistant – Elan Day Nursery, Haywards Heath
About the Role
Part of Grandir UK, our Elan Day Nursery in Haywards Heath is seeking a warm, caring, and passionate Early Years Assistant to join our dynamic team of childcare professionals. This role offers the chance to support young children’s growth while contributing to a nurturing ecosystem where learning, play, and community thrives.
About Elan Day Nursery
Elan Day Nursery specialises in exceptional care for children aged 3 months to 3 years. Our nurturing environment includes:
- Dedicated, safe, and developmental rooms for each age group
- A secure, enclosed garden for outdoor play and exploration
- Indoor studio space with climate-controlled environments ideal for movement and creative play
- Activities such as climbing frames, sand pits, gardening, music, yoga, and cooking
- Outdoor and indoor play opportunities year-round
- Field trips, library visits, and local outings extended children’s curiosity and social experience
- Activities designed to boost creativity, independence, and social skills through thoughtful play
The nursery sits behind Haywards Heath train station, with access to Snap Fryth Memorial Park nearby, making us ideally positioned for easy transportation. Our modern, naturally lit facilities create a restful base for our small, quality-focused team.
Key Responsibilities
As an Early Years Assistant, you would:
- Provide constant, attentive supervision of children under the oversight of Level 3 practitioners.
- Lead and assist in age-appropriate activities, stimuli, and play sessions under expert guidance.
- Support children in motor skill development, social bonding, and emotional understanding.
- Maintain safety standards in every area, including hygienic play environments.
- Work closely with parents to reinforce positive experiences and report on child progress.
- Collaborate with senior team members at staff meetings, planning sessions, and training workshops.
- Ensure compliance with Grandir UK’s safeguarding policies, Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and health and safety regulations.
- Uphold the nursery’s child-friendly culture by fostering warmth, patience, and resilience in all interactions.
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Key Benefits
We’re proud to offer an outstanding package of benefits, designed to reflect your dedication and commitment to our children.
Core Benefits
- 33+ days annual leave (including bank holidays) with Christmas shutdown as part of its balance
- Extended Christmas and New Year closure
- Generous childcare 20–40% experience discount
- £500 refer-a-friend bonus
- Pension scheme with employee contributions
- Statutory sick pay from day one
- Life assurance for employees aged 18–65 years
- Voted by staff as a Certified Great Place to Work
Flexible Working
- Customised earn options and events off
- Set term-time/family-friendly policies to help meet outside commitments
Family & Wellbeing Support
- Maternity and adoption leave at 100% pay for the first 12 weeks
- Paternity and Paid Leave for 3–4 weeks
- Parental bereavement leave of up to 4 weeks
- Up to 2 weeks’ paid compassionate leave and 2 weeks’ paid miscarriage leave
- Annual Wellbeing Day dedicated solely to self-care and wellness
- The Grand Event = extra week of holiday earned after 2 years’ service
Additional Employee Perks
- Benefits portal with discounts (ASOS, gyms, cinemas, M&S, and supermarkets).
- Access to 24/7 remote GP video appointments.
- Helathcash family plan covering dental, physiotherapy, and specialised therapies.
- Recognition and public celebration of achievements.
- Free in-house training plus bespoke Early Years development paths.
- Our Eco Schools and Carbon Literacy programs ensure a sustainable, ethical playing field.
- Open door policy fostering teamwork and the chance for you to grow.
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Requirements
Who We’re Looking For
- A warm, patient, and child-safe professional with a love of nurturing children through play.
- Basic qualifications or level 3 Early Years qualifications strongly preferred but not essential if you have practical experience.
- Strong attention to safety, hygiene, and safeguarding protocols.
- Excellent team player with a lighthearted yet focused attitude.
- Time flexibility and adherence to term times and nursery evening hours.
Safeguarding & Equality
- Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and child welfare.
- You will need to pass an enhanced DBS check prior to commencing the role.
- All placements are inclusive equitable, with decisions based purely on merit and match.
- Our recruitment process specifically puts equitable opportunities first — this includes the use of AI-assisted tools to streamline initial applications and document reviews. These tools are applied fairly, however all hiring decisions are human-made.
Next Steps
Applications are processed on rolling submission and this role may close early if sufficiently matched. If you’d like to join a team that values combining expertise with heart, we’d love to hear from you. If you’d like an उपहार (gift) for your next step, drop that in via our quick [apply now link] or respond to a colleague:
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