Part-Time Nursery Practitioner
Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool – Dundonald Road, Wimbledon Hours: 16–32 hours per week, depending on your availability Are you passionate about Early Years and looking for a part-time role that fits around your lifestyle? Join our team at Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool in Dundonald Road, Wimbledon! We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join our team for
afternoon shifts
. With 16–32 hours per week available, we can agree hours to suit your availability. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for part-time work that fits around family commitments or other responsibilities. Our nursery provides a welcoming environment for children aged 0–5 years, with dedicated spaces for babies, toddlers and preschool children. Located opposite Dundonald Park, we offer plenty of opportunities for outdoor play and learning. We follow the EYFS and Curiosity Approach, with fun activities including Forest School, Boogie Mites, Teddy Tennis, yoga and Bilingual Beats. Our learning programmes encourage children to explore, be creative and develop new skills, and our on-site chef prepares fresh meals every day. What will you be doing?
Supporting children with their learning, development and daily routines.
Helping to plan and deliver fun, engaging activities.
Creating a safe, happy and stimulating environment for every child.
Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
Supporting children's individual needs and encouraging their independence.
Following safeguarding, health and safety procedures and EYFS requirements.
Working as part of a supportive team to provide high-quality childcare.
What are we looking for?
A full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years.
A genuine passion for working with children.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
A caring, positive and enthusiastic approach.
A commitment to safeguarding and providing high-quality care and education.
What we can offer you
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 one.
Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65.
Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues.
Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100% for the first 12 weeks.
Paternity leave paid at 100% 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&S and major supermarkets.
Dayforce Wallet, giving you access to a portion of your earned pay before 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.
At Grandir UK, we believe in supporting our teams and helping them build rewarding careers in Early Years. Whether you are looking to balance work with family commitments, other responsibilities or simply prefer part-time afternoon hours, we would love to hear from you! Apply today and join the Grandir UK family! 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. Apply today. We review applications as they are received and may close the role early. INDQJ
Part-Time Nursery Practitioner in London employer: Grandir UK
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