About this roleNursery Assistant
Dicky Birds, Pepys Road
Part of Grandir UK
Salary £26,436 per annum
Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.
Our Dicky Birds Day Nursery in Pepys Road, is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join our team. You will play a key role in caring for, supporting and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day.
Why You’ll Love Working at Pepys Road
You will be part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another. We create a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to grow.
Core Benefits
• 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
About Our Nursery
In our warm and nurturing setting, children are given the strongest foundations to grow and learn. Our experienced, long-standing team creates a stimulating environment that supports curiosity and development at every stage.
We are proud to hold a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating, with our latest inspection recognising our commitment to high-quality education and a safe, caring environment where every child’s wellbeing comes first.
Our Facilities
Our bright, thoughtfully designed rooms create a warm, home-from-home environment where children feel comfortable and engaged. Each space is equipped with high-quality resources to support cognitive, physical and emotional development. Our outdoor area features a reading corner, large sandpit and a creative space for messy play, painting and construction.
Activities
We offer a range of engaging activities tailored to every stage of development, from babies to preschoolers. Forest School sessions take learning outdoors, encouraging exploration, teamwork and problem-solving, while our PE sessions build confidence, coordination and a love of physical activity through fun, energetic play.
Community Outings
Children benefit from regular outings to places such as Wimbledon Common, local libraries and farms, helping them explore their community and enjoy hands-on learning experiences.
Location and Travel
Situated in South West London, Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool on Pepys Road is conveniently located within walking distance of Raynes Park Train Station. We have great links to publica transport and on street parking for easy drop-off and pick-up.
What will you be doing
• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery
• Support and supervise playroom staff with their day-to-day duties
• 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
Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits
• Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 percent for the first 12 weeks
• Paternity leave paid at 100 percent 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 to attend a significant life event after 2 years’ service
Even More Benefits
• Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M and 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, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams
• 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.
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.