Nursery Assistant - Kiddi Caru Day Nursery, Torquay

Overview

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Torquay, part of Grandir UK, is seeking a devoted and energetic Nursery Assistant to join their team. This role involves supporting children’s care and development within a nurturing and child-focused environment, fostering curiosity and helping every child grow and flourish each day.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure constant supervision and care of children at all times.
• Assist in preparing and conducting activities under the guidance of Level 3 qualified colleagues.
• Help maintain a welcoming and stimulating environment conducive to learning and play.
• Comply fully with all organizational policies, procedures, and operational practices.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude towards children, parents, visitors, and fellow staff.
• Participate regularly in staff meetings, planning sessions, and ongoing training to enhance professional skills.

Requirements

• A passion for working with children and supporting their welfare and development.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and follow guidance from qualified practitioners.
• Commitment to creating a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly wage up to £12.71, translating to a full-time equivalent of £26,436 annually, depending on experience and qualifications, with frequent salary reviews.
• 33 days of paid annual leave including bank holidays, with 3 days allocated during Christmas shutdown.
• Christmas and New Year holiday closure.
• Flexible work arrangements are available.
• Generous childcare discounts.
• £500 bonus for employee referrals.
• Company pension scheme with contributions from the employer.
• Immediate entitlement to statutory sick pay (from day one).
• Life assurance coverage for employees aged 18 to 65.
• Officially certified as a Great Place to Work based on staff feedback.

Additional Family and Wellbeing Benefits

• Paid maternity and adoption leave at full pay for the first 12 weeks.
• Paid paternity leave at full pay for 4 weeks.
• Up to 4 weeks paid parental bereavement leave.
• Paid compassionate leave for up to 2 weeks.
• Paid miscarriage leave for up to 2 weeks.
• An annual Wellbeing Day offering an additional day off.
• Grand Event benefit: an additional week of annual leave for significant life events after two years of service.

Further Employee Perks

• Access to an employee benefits portal featuring discounts on retail, fitness memberships, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and more.
• 24-hour remote GP consultation services.
• Dayforce Wallet allowing early access to earned wages.
• Cashback for medical expenses including dental, physiotherapy, and alternative therapies.
• Company-wide recognition programs, rewards, and team celebrations, especially in May.
• Personalized in-house training programs with clear advancement opportunities.
• Commitment to sustainability with staff trained in Carbon Literacy and an Eco Schools accreditation.

Important Information

Grandir UK prioritizes safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This position requires an enhanced DBS check through an authorized third-party provider. The company is an equal opportunity employer focusing on merit-based recruitment and utilizes AI-assisted tools during the hiring process for application screening and reference verification. Hiring decisions remain solely with the recruitment team. Applications are reviewed as received and may close earlier than the deadline.