At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's growth during lunchtime and assist with daily routines.
- Company: Join a nurturing nursery dedicated to inspiring young minds.
- Benefits: Earn from £12.71 per hour, enjoy 20 days leave, and access health services.
- Other info: Flexible hours, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with child development and a passion for supporting young learners.
The predicted salary is between 12.71 - 12.71 £ per hour.
We’re looking for a Lunch Cover Assistant committed to supporting children’s growth and learning, to join our Boys & Girls Nursery in Rickmansworth! Our Lunch Cover Assistant will work 12.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (all year round) over our busy lunch time.
About the role:
- Play a vital role in helping us inspire the future for our children, offering the very best care and education using our unique curriculum “Where Children Shine”.
- Be responsible for providing a safe, supportive and 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 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, positive and honest approach.
- Support children during their mealtime and follow all policies and procedures to keep our children safe and adhere to all allergies and special dietary requirements.
- Have a good understanding of how to best safeguard our children and families.
About you:
- 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.
- Are reflective and committed to professional growth.
And a few nice to haves:
- Paediatric First Aid certification.
- Experience supporting children with additional needs.
- Familiarity with digital learning journals or nursery software.
We offer a range of meaningful benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. Our benefits aren’t just perks, they’re part of a culture that puts people first and we continue to build our range of benefits designed to support health, wellbeing and satisfaction of our workforce. Some of these include:
- From £12.71 per hour
- Pension & Life Assurance
- In addition to 20 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays and more!
- An additional day each year to celebrate something personal to you.
- Funded DBS Update Service
- Funded Blue Light Card Membership
- Access to digital GP 24/7 with on-demand counselling services
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing services through the SPARK APP
- Recognition and celebration for Long Service.
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.
Lunch Cover Assistant (Unqualified) in Rickmansworth employer: Happy Days Nurseries
Happy Days Nurseries in Yeovil is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional development. As an Early Years Supervisor, you will have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team while benefiting from competitive salaries and a range of perks designed to foster growth and job satisfaction in a nurturing environment.
