Nursery Holiday Assistant

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job description

Holiday Work Opportunity: Join Our Nursery Team!

Are you looking for a fun, rewarding job this holiday season? Do you have a passion for working with children? We’ve got the perfect opportunity for you!

Position: Holiday Assistant
Location: Surbiton - Dicky Bird Day Nursery
Hours: Flexible, full or part-time positions available

We’re looking for enthusiastic, caring, and energetic students to join our team this holiday season. As a Holiday Assistant, you'll play a key role in creating a safe, fun, and engaging environment for young children to learn and grow.

Join us and enjoy the following benefits:

• Recommend friends and family to work for us and be rewarded with a cash bonus
• Access to an employee benefits portal, which includes discounts at 100’s of online high street stores
• 24/7 remote GP appointments
• Claim cash back on medical procedures such as dental care and physiotherapy
• 'May I say thank you' for the month of May to appreciate the hard work and dedication of staff teams
• Working for a business that has received 'Great Place To Work' certification, putting people at the core of what we do.

Why you'll love working for us:

• Gain valuable experience in childcare and early education
• Build your CV with a rewarding, hands-on role
• Flexible hours that fit around your studies
• Be part of a supportive, fun team
• Make lasting memories

What We’re Looking For:

• Friendly, reliable, and responsible students
• A passion for working with children and making a difference
• Previous childcare experience is a bonus (but not essential)
• Must be available for holiday work (dates flexible)

What will you be doing:

• Provide a positive practice role model to ensure that Grandir UK values are maintained
• Ensure that equality of access and opportunity is afforded to all staff, parents, and children
• Supervise and support children at all times
• Contribute to maintaining an attractive and welcoming environment
• Prepare and supervise activities under the guidance of Level 3 qualified Practitioners
• Read, understand and implement all company policies, procedures and operational practices
• Ensure that any changes to policies, procedures and operational practices are adhered to within the required timescale
• Ensure that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation stage
• Notify your line manager of any concerns or issues regarding company policies, procedures and operational practices
• Maintain a positive attitude at all times with children, parents, visitors, and work colleagues
• Ensure confidentiality, where appropriate, is maintained
• Attend regular staff meetings, planning meetings and undertake training as required

We are delighted to announce our official certification as a Great Place To Work, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive and thriving environment for our employees. This accreditation aligns with our overarching mission to deliver high-quality childcare and education, fostering the growth of children into happy, smart, and healthy individuals. Placing children and families at the core of our efforts, we acknowledge that our dedicated teams play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional education and care.

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.