Nursery Casual worker
Kiddi Caru Ower
Part of Grandir UK
£26,437 (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 Kiddi Caru Nursery in Ower, 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 Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Ower
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
Our nursery is set within beautifully converted stables, offering bright, welcoming spaces filled with natural light. Age-appropriate playrooms support every stage of development, with a calm Baby Room, engaging Toddler and Preschool areas, and transitions tailored to each child's individual readiness.
Our spacious outdoor gardens encourage daily adventures, from climbing and active play to safe exploration for our youngest children. We also offer a range of enriching activities, including sports, tennis, music and movement, and nature-based learning, helping children build confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.
Location and Travel
Kiddi Caru Ower is ideally located on Salisbury Road, just off the M27 and close to Pollards Moor Road, Frogmore Lane and Romsey Road. Our setting is surrounded by rural fields and sits opposite Paultons Park, making it convenient for families travelling from Romsey, Ower, and the wider New Forest community.
What will you be doing
- Provide a positive practice role model to ensure that Grandir UK values are maintained
- Ensure that equality of access and opportunity is afforded to all staff, parents and children
- Supervise and support children at all times
- 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.
Apply today. We review applications as they are received and may close the role early.
