Nursery Assistant

Nursery Assistant

Chiswick House Day Nursery

Part of Grandir UK

Salary £12.71 per hour

Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.

Our Chiswick House Day Nursery in Chiswick is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Assistant 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 Chiswick House

At Chiswick House 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

At Chiswick House Day Nursery and Preschool, we provide high-quality childcare in a nurturing environment where children can thrive and develop their unique abilities. Our beautiful natural play areas and charming wooden furnishings create a warm, inviting space that encourages learning and growth.

A truly magical setting, our nursery blends natural beauty with creativity, inspiring children to explore, discover, and flourish!

Our eco-friendly nursery is Eco-School accredited and embraces sustainability through thoughtful practices, including a focus on outdoor play, waste reduction, and promoting environmental awareness among the children.

We understand the importance of providing high-quality care and education, which is why we are proud to be accredited by Ofsted. Our nursery recently received a ‘Good’ rating in our Ofsted inspection, reflecting our commitment to delivering exceptional care for families. This ensures a safe, nurturing environment where every child can thrive, learn, and grow with confidence.

What will you be doing

Supervising and supporting children at all times

Preparing and supporting activities under the guidance of Level 3 qualified practitioners

Maintaining a safe, engaging and welcoming environment

Following company policies, safeguarding procedures and operational practices

Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues

Attending staff meetings, planning sessions and training as required

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.