Overview
Posted Wednesday 11 March 2026 at 05:00
Early Years Practitioner
Surbiton
Part of Grandir UK
Salary (£12.71-£14.62) (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 Brighton Road Day Nursery in Surbiton is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner 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 Dicky Birds
At Dicky Birds 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
Brighton Road is a beautiful newly refurbished nursery set amongst 2 buildings in a lovely area of Surbiton. We have outdoor space for all ages to use daily. At Brighton Road we offer extracurricular activities such as Early Years P.E, Tribal Football/Teddy Tennis and Bilingual Beats. Our Pre-school children go and visit the local residential home monthly, where they partake in activities, have stories and sing songs, giving back to the local community. Brighton Road had their Eco-School Accreditation and the children all give back by litter picking, holding toy/clothes sales, planting fruit and vegetables and recycling, making us more sustainable and lowering our carbon footprint. We hold regular Stay and Play sessions, parents evenings and Summer and Winter parties. We have a yearly Sports Day with our Pre-school children. Once our little ones fly the nest and move onto their next adventure, we celebrate with their own Graduation Ceremony. GOOD rating in March 2025 – "Children are very happy and feel at home in this warm and welcoming nursery." The nurturing environment created by the Dicky Birds Brighton Road team helps children settle quickly, feel secure, and develop the confidence to explore, play, and build strong friendships.
Amenities: A short walk to the River Thames, local coffee shops, restaurants, shops, local schools and a close train link into London.
Location and Travel
Close to Surbiton train station at a 9-minute walk, train links to London. Different bus routes within a short 4-minute walk.
Responsibilities
* Supervising and supporting children at all times
* Preparing and supporting activities under the guidance of Level 3 qualified practitioners
* Maintaining a safe, engaging and welcoming environment
* Following company policies, safeguarding procedures and operational practices
* Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
* Attending staff meetings, planning sessions and training as required
Qualifications
Experience in early years settings and working under guidance of Level 3 qualified practitioners is referenced in responsibilities. The role requires safeguarding compliance and alignment with nursery policies.
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&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.
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