Casual Worker

Role overview

Grandir UK’s Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Hanham, Bristol is seeking a warm, energetic Early Years Assistant to join the team. The role sits within a child-centred nursery environment where you will help care for children, support their development, and encourage curiosity so they can flourish each day.

The nursery is described as a welcoming place with a supportive team culture, flexible ways of working, and opportunities to build a long-term career.

Pay

Hourly pay is between £10.85 and £12.71, depending on experience and qualifications, and this is subject to regular salary reviews.

Key duties

• Act as a positive day-to-day example and help uphold Grandir UK’s values.
• Promote fair access and equal opportunity for staff, families, and children.
• Keep children safe, supported, and supervised throughout the day.
• Help create an appealing and inviting nursery setting.
• Prepare and oversee activities under the direction of Level 3 qualified practitioners.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and operating practices accurately.
• Implement any policy or process updates within the required timeframe.
• Make sure the nursery’s practice and provision meet Early Years Foundation Stage requirements.
• Raise any concerns about policies, procedures, or working practices with your line manager.
• Maintain a consistently professional and positive approach with children, parents, visitors, and colleagues.
• Protect confidentiality where appropriate.
• Attend staff meetings, planning sessions, and training when required.

Benefits

• 33 days of annual leave, bank holidays included, with 3 days taken during the Christmas closure.
• Christmas and New Year shutdown period.
• Flexible working options.
• Substantial childcare discount.
• £500 referral bonus for recommending a friend.
• Pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Statutory Sick Pay from day one.
• Life assurance cover for employees aged 18 to 65.
• Recognition as a Great Place to Work, based on colleague votes.
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave paid at 100% for the first 12 weeks.
• Paternity leave paid at 100% for 4 weeks.
• Parental bereavement leave paid for up to 4 weeks.
• Compassionate leave paid for up to 2 weeks.
• Miscarriage leave paid for up to 2 weeks.
• An additional Wellbeing Day off.
• The Grand Event, which can provide up to an extra week of annual leave for a major life event after 2 years of service.
• Employee benefits portal with access to hundreds of retail discounts, including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M&S, and major supermarkets.
• 24-hour remote GP access.
• Medical cashback for dental care, physiotherapy, and alternative therapies.
• Year-round recognition, rewards, and team celebrations, with May dedicated to celebrating teams.
• In-house training tailored to the role and real progression opportunities.
• Strong sustainability focus, including Carbon Literacy-trained teams and Eco Schools accreditation.

Other information

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required and will be completed through the company’s approved third-party provider.

The organisation is an equal opportunities employer and recruits on merit. It may use AI-assisted tools during recruitment tasks such as screening applications and checking references, but all final hiring decisions are made by the company’s team.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the vacancy may close early.