At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and inspire children in a nurturing nursery environment.
- Company: Join Grandir UK, a caring and supportive nursery team.
- Benefits: Up to £12.71 per hour, flexible hours, and 33 days annual leave.
- Other info: Enjoy discounts, training opportunities, and a positive workplace culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying great perks.
- Qualifications: Experience with children and a passion for early years education.
The predicted salary is between 12.71 - 12.71 £ per hour.
Job Description
- Posted Wednesday 29 July 2026 at 05:00
- Nursery Casual worker
- Part of Grandir UK
Salary Up to £12.71 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications with regular pay reviews)
Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.
Our Elan Pre School in Haywards Heath 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 Elan
A t Elan 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.
- £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.
- What will you be doing
- Provide a positive practice role mode l to ensure that Grandir UK values are maintained
- Ensure that equality of access and opportunity is afforded to all staff, parents and children
- 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
- Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits
- Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100% for the first 12 weeks.
- Paternity leave paid at 100% for the first 4 weeks.
- Parental bereavement leave of up to 4 weeks, fully paid.
- Compassionate leave of up to 2 weeks, fully paid.
- Miscarriage leave of up to 2 weeks, fully 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, cinemas, M&S, and major supermarkets.
- Dayforce Wallet – gives you the ability to access a portion of your earned pay before your normal payday.
- 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 and will be carried out by our approved third party provider.
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.
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Nursery Casual Worker in Haywards Heath employer: Grandir UK Limited
Grandir UK Limited is an excellent employer for those passionate about early childhood education, offering a nurturing work environment at Elan Day Nursery in Haywards Heath. With flexible working options, generous annual leave, and a strong focus on employee well-being and development, you will thrive in a supportive team dedicated to fostering children's growth and learning.
