Job description
Our Dicky bird nursery in Surbiton, part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for a Nursery Assistant to help care for, support and inspire our children.
Surbiton is a suburban London neighbourhood within the borough of Kingston upon Thames. Just under 50,000 people live in the area, with an emphasis on families and community.
Its a great place for children to grow up, with green spaces such as Fishponds Park and Alexandra Park, and the River Thames within easy reach. Our children love exploring the area and we pride ourselves on taking an active part in the local community.
Our mission is to inspire children to grow happy, smart, and healthy and thrive as individuals. Excellent quality childcare and education is evident when the children and family are truly placed at the centre of all we do. As a well-known and sought-after employer within the childcare sector, we recognise it is our people that provide exceptional education and care with every child and family at the centre of all they do.
Join us and enjoy the following:
- Incentives:
- Employee benefits portal, which includes discounts at 100s of online high street stores
- Staff referral scheme recommend your friends and family to work for us. and be rewarded with a cash bonus
- Heavily discounted childcare
- Well-being
- Wellbeing Day an extra day off just for you
- 24/7 remote GP appointments with prescriptions delivered to your home
- Healthcare cash back plan claim cash back on medical procedures such as dental care and physiotherapy
- Recognition
- May I Say Thank You A whole month dedicated to recognising employees hard work & dedication, including an all-expenses paid awards ceremony
- Reward and recognition points turn your points into cash through our benefits portal
- Additional paid holiday for Christmas closure to spend with your family and friends
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 work colleagues.
- Attend regular staff meetings, planning meetings and undertake training as required.
Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.