Job Description
Nursery Assistant
West Finchley Day Nursery
Part of Grandir UK
Salary (£10.85-£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 West Finchley Day Nursery in West Finchley is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join our team. You will play a key role in caring for, supporting and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day.
Why You’ll Love Working at West Finchley
At West Finchley 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
• 33 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
Our modern, purpose-built nursery features four large rooms which have been thoughtfully designed to foster growth and development for each age group. The vibrant visual arts studio provides a dedicated space for children to express their creativity and our sensory room is a haven of calm where children can unwind whilst stimulating their senses. To aid in children’s physical development and mental wellbeing, we spend plenty of time in our lovely outdoor space which is an ideal environment for exploration and discovery.
We provide a rich and engaging curriculum which is thoughtfully tailored to each child’s unique learning style and developmental stage. Our unique education programmes, Health & Self, Innovate & Investigate, Move & Groove, Make & Bake, and Sow & Grow, help children become confident, independent learners who are equipped with the positive life skills and important knowledge they need for success at school.
Activities
We offer a diverse variety of activities that engage and stimulate children in exciting ways including Spanish lessons, calming yoga and time in our dedicated visual arts studio. In addition to these structured activities, children have plenty of time for imaginative play using our high-quality resources to explore their interests, indulge their curiosity and develop essential skills to support future learning.
Outings
Children at West Finchley Day Nursery enjoy regular outings into the local area. Visits to the local library, nearby parks and other exciting locations allow children to safely
What you will 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 colleagues
• Attend regular staff meetings, planning meetings and undertake training as required
• Ensure that all staff develop and maintain friendly, professional relationships with parents and carers
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
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
• 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.
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.
