We’relooking fora Lunch Cover Assistantcommitted to supporting children’s growth and learning, to join Farlington Day Nursery.
Our Lunch Cover Assistant will work 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday (all year round) over our busy lunch time.
About the role:
As a Lunch Cover Assistant, you will:
Play a vital role in helping us inspire the future for our children, offering thevery bestcare and education using our unique curriculum “Where Children Shine”.
Be responsible forproviding a safe,supportiveand enriching environment that fosters children’s development and well-being, particularly over the busy lunchtime period.
Be an integral part of our children’s daily routines and you will support the staff team with lunch times, sleep times and supporting learning activities.
Juggle many different tasks as part of the role, working closely with the staff team to ensure that our children’s day is kept consistent, through a confident,positiveand honest approach.
Support children during their mealtime and following all policies and procedures to keep our children safe and keep to all allergies and special dietary requirements
Havea good understanding of how to best safeguard our children and families.
About you:
We'relooking for lunch cover practitioners who:
Have experience with child development and learning and are committed to children’s emotional and intellectual growth
Communicate confidently, professionally and work collaboratively
Work in a way that is inclusive and creates a supportive, respectful environment
Arereflective and committed to professional growth
Can easily commute to multiple nursery sites within a one-hour radius
And afew nice to haves:
Paediatric First Aid certification.
Experience supporting children withadditionalneeds.
Familiarity with digital learning journals or nursery software.
We'rebuilding a workplace where our colleagues thrive
We offer a range of meaningful benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. Our benefitsaren’tjustperks—they’repart of a culture that puts people first and we continue to build our range of benefits designed to support health,wellbeingand the odd treat here and there…these include:
- Hourly rate upto £12.71
- Pension & Life Assurance*
- Funded Blue Light Card Membership
- In addition to20/25 (depending on role)days Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays) ,up to anadditionalfour gifted days off during Christmas closedown
- Anadditionalday each year to celebrate something personal to you*
- Funded DBS Update Service
- Access to digital GP 24/7
- On demand counselling services
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing services through the SPARK APP
- Recognition and celebration for Long Service
- *Subject to eligibility criteria
Safeguarding commitment:
Happy Days Nurseries are committed to the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care. All successful candidates will undergo the required vetting process.
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Lunch Cover Assistant in Portsmouth employer: Happy Days Nurseries Limited
Happy Days Nurseries Limited offers a nurturing and supportive work environment at Playbox Nursery in Truro, where you can make a meaningful impact on children's development during their lunchtime. With a focus on employee growth and a commitment to fostering a caring culture, we provide opportunities for professional development while ensuring a balanced work-life schedule. Join us in creating a safe and enriching atmosphere where both children and staff can thrive together.
Contact Details:
Happy Days Nurseries Limited Recruitment Team
