Nursery Assistant (lunch cover)

Sandown Park Racecourse, Portsmouth Rd, Esher KT10 9AA, UK

Job Description

Posted Tuesday 2 June 2026 at 05:00

Nursery Assistant

Pippa's House, Esher
Part of Grandir UK
Salary £12.71 per hour

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

OurPippa's House Nursery,inEsher, is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nursery 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.

Hours: to work Mon Fri (11am 3pm) = 20 hours per week

Why You'll Love Working at Pippa's House Nursery

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

About Our Nursery

Our Facilities

Each of our spaces is thoughtfully designed to support children's learning, development and well being throughout their nursery journey.

Outdoor learning is a key part of daily life at Pippa's House Esher, with spacious green grounds encouraging exploration, creativity, confidence and a love of nature through activities such as climbing, digging and outdoor storytelling.

Activities

Children enjoy engaging activities including Move & Groove, Make & Bake and our Sow & Grow programme, all designed to support learning and development through play.

Community Outings

Planned outings help children explore the world around them while building confidence and social skills.

Location and Travel

Our flourishing day nursery is set within the beautiful grounds of Sandown Park Racecourse, conveniently located for families in Esher, Cobham, Hinchley Wood and the surrounding Surrey area. Surrounded by open green space yet easily accessible, the location makes drop offs and pick ups simple for families.

What will you be doing

• Promotehigh standards of qualitywithin the nursery in respect of the environment, resources and experiences offered to children
• Assumekey carerresponsibilities for designated children
• Ensure that all children attending the nursery receiverich and stimulating experiencesappropriate to their age and stage of development
• Prepare andsupportchildren's activities
• In the absence of the Team/Room Leader maintaineffective day to day managementof the environment
• Contribute to ensuring that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of theEarly Years Foundation Stage
• Support and mentor students and un qualified staff to ensure delivery ofhigh quality childcare practice

Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits

• Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 per cent for the first 12 weeks
• Paternity leave paid at 100 per cent 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.