- Application Deadline
- Thursday, September 17, 2026
- Location
- Truro, TR1 3XX
- Salary
- £12.71 to £13.74 per hour, depending on experience
- Positions Available
- 1
- Hours per week
- 15
- Job Summary
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We’re looking for a Lunch Cover Assistant committed to supporting children’s growth and learning, to join our Happy Days Nursery Team at Truro City!
Our Lunch Cover Assistant will work 15 hours per week, 11:30 to 14:30, 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 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 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, positive and 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
- Have a good understanding of how to best safeguard our children and families.
About you:
We're looking for Early Years 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
- 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're building 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 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 the odd treat here and there…these include:
- £12.71 to £13.74 per hour, depending on experience
- Pension & Life Assurance*
- Funded Blue Light Card Membership
- In addition to 20 days Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays) , up to an additional four gifted days off during Christmas closedown
- An additional day 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 (Qualified) in Truro employer: Happy Days Nurseries
Happy Days is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment in Swindon where employees can thrive and develop their careers. With flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a strong commitment to health and wellbeing, you will find a workplace that values your contributions and fosters growth. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a growing organisation dedicated to supporting early years education.
