Job Description

Early Years Practitioner

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery – Soundwell, Bristol

Part of Grandir UK

Salary: £26,666 – £28,288 per year (depending on experience and qualifications, with regular pay reviews)

£1,000 Welcome Bonus (Terms and conditions apply)

Join a supportive, child-focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.

About the Nursery

Our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Soundwell is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our team.

Our nursery provides a welcoming, stimulating environment where children can explore, learn and develop through play. With dedicated spaces for babies, toddlers and preschool children, beautiful gardens and a sensory room, we encourage children to develop their confidence, independence and curiosity.

We follow the EYFS framework and embrace the Curiosity Approach, creating meaningful learning experiences that support every child's individual needs.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide high-quality care and education for children in line with the EYFS framework
• Plan and deliver engaging activities that support children's learning and development
• Create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Observe, assess and record children's progress
• Support children's individual needs, interests and development
• Promote safeguarding and ensure children's welfare is always a priority
• Work as part of a supportive team to maintain high standards within the nursery

What We're Looking For

• A recognised Level 3 qualification in Early Years
• Experience working within a nursery or early years setting
• A good understanding of the EYFS framework
• A caring, enthusiastic and positive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A passion for supporting children's learning and development

What We Offer

• 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

Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits

• Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100% for the first 12 weeks
• Paternity leave paid at 100% 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 after 2 years' service

Even More Benefits

• Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M&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
• 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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