Nursery Practitioner

Grandir UK Limited; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in England seeks an Early Years Educator to promote high standards of quality in their nursery. The ideal candidate must hold a Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years and will be responsible for supporting children’s activities and ensuring compliance with standards. The position includes attractive benefits, a supportive work environment, and the chance to work at a certified 'Great Place To Work'.

Benefits

31 days annual leave including bank holidays

Wellbeing Day

Access to employee benefits portal

Cash bonus for referrals

24/7 remote GP appointments

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 or higher in Early Years.
• Experience in promoting high standards of quality in childcare.
• Ability to support and mentor students and unqualified staff.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery.
• Prepare and support children’s activities.
• Contribute to ensuring compliance with Early Years Foundation Stage requirements.

Skills

Level 3 or above in Early Years

High standards of quality

Effective day-to-day management

Mentoring skills

Job description

Overview

Posted Thursday 29 January 2026 at 06:00

His eyes are orange, his tongue is black, he has purple prickles all over his back, if you know the rest of this story you are the person we are looking for...

Role

Our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Plympton part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for a Early Years Educator with Level 3 or above in Early Years to join our team. You’ll be working hard to care for, support, share a story or two, and have fun to meet the needs of our children.

What you will get

Join us and enjoy a host of attractive benefits including:

• Recommend friends and family to work for us and be rewarded with a cash bonus
• Total 31days annual leave inc bank hol (FTE) - Includes an extra 3 days annual leave over the Christmas period
• ‘Wellbeing Day’ – an extra day off just for you
• Access to an employee benefits portal, which includes discounts at 100’s of online high street stores, turning points into cash
• 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

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery in respect of the environment, resources and experiences offered to children
• Assume key carer responsibilities for designated children
• Ensure that all children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development
• Prepare and support children’s activities
• In the absence of the Team/Room Leader maintain effective day-to-day management of the environment
• Contribute to ensuring that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Support and mentor students and un-qualified staff to ensure delivery of high-quality childcare practice

About the employer

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.

Equality and inclusion

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.

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