Copt Oak Court, Narborough, Leicester LE19 3WY, UK
Job Description
Early Years Assistant (Lunch cover)
Old Barn Day Nursery
Part of Grandir UK
Salary up to £12.71 (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 Old Barn Nursery in Narborough, is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Assistant to join our team on a part time basis as a lunch cover. You will play a key role in caring for, supporting and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day.
Weekly hours are 16hrs per week in the middle part of the day Monday-Friday
Why You’ll Love Working at Grandir
At Old Barn Day 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
35 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
The Old Barn Day Nursery is set within a beautifully renovated barn at Copt Oak Court, creating a unique and welcoming environment where children can learn, play, and thrive. We are committed to supporting every stage of a child’s development through engaging spaces and enriching experiences.
Fantastic Outdoor Space
Our outdoor environment is thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of all age groups. Babies benefit from a dedicated garden space where they can explore safely, while our under 2’s area includes tunnels and stimulating resources to encourage curiosity and movement. Older children enjoy a spacious garden designed for adventure, with features such as a climbing frame, ropes, balance activities, and obstacle courses to build confidence and physical skills. The garden also includes a growing area and mud kitchen to inspire creativity and foster a connection with nature.
Location
Located in Narborough, Leicestershire, our nursery sits at Copt Oak Court in a convenient position next to Tesco Express and directly opposite Red Hill Field Primary School. With a large park just across the road and Narborough Station nearby, the nursery is easily accessible for local and commuting families alike.
What you will be doing
Supervise and support children at all times
- Your working hours will be over the lunchtime period so supporting with their mealtimes and offering additional support where required
Prepare and supervise activities under the guidance of Level 3 qualified practitioners
Contribute to maintaining an attractive and welcoming environment for the children
Read, understand and implement all company policies, procedures and operational practices
Maintain a positive attitude at all times with children, parents, visitors and colleagues
Attend regular staff meetings, planning meetings and undertake 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
- Dayforce Wallet – gives you the ability to access a portion of your earned pay before your normal payday.
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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Copt Oak Court, Narborough, Leicester LE19 3WY, UK
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