Nursery Practitioner

Grandir UK Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable childcare provider in Surbiton is looking for an Early Years Practitioner to support and care for children in their nursery. Applicants should hold a Level 2 or above qualification in Early Years and be ready to promote high standards of quality. The role includes supervising staff, implementing nursery procedures, and providing feedback to parents. The company offers attractive benefits including 31 days of annual leave and a cash bonus program. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

Benefits

31 days annual leave including extra days for Christmas

Remote GP appointments

Cash back on medical procedures

Employee benefits portal with discounts

Wellbeing Day

Cash bonus for referrals

'Great Place To Work' certification benefits

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 2 qualification or above in Early Years.
• Experience in supporting early years education and care.
• Ability to provide feedback to parents/carers.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery.
• Support and supervise playroom staff with their day-to-day duties.
• Ensure effective implementation of nursery procedures.
• Provide professional feedback to parents/carers.
• Develop positive working relationships with staff and parents.

Skills

Level 2 or above in Early Years

Ability to promote high standards in childcare

Strong interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

Posted Friday 6 February 2026 at 06:00

Our Dicky Birds Maple Road Day Nursery in Surbiton, part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for an Early Years Practitioner with Level 2 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.

Join us and enjoy a host of attractive benefits.

Benefits

• Recommend friends and family to work for us and be rewarded with a cash bonus
• Total 31 days 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 hundreds 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
• Support and supervise playroom staff with their day-to-day duties
• Deploy staff appropriately to ensure that the required standards are delivered and maintained within the rooms
• Ensure the effective implementation of the nursery keycarer procedures and allocate children to keycarers appropriately
• Ensure that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Provide professional, relevant feedback to parents/carers about their child
• Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers
• Develop open and positive working relationships with staff
• Ensure that all staff develop and maintain friendly, professional relationships with parents and carers

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.

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