Overview
We’re looking for a Lunch Cover Assistant committed to supporting children’s growth and learning, to join the Happy Days team at our Yate nursery in Bristol.
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 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
- Can easily commute to multiple nursery sites within a one-hour radius
Nice to haves
- Paediatric First Aid certification.
- Experience supporting children with additional needs.
- Familiarity with digital learning journals or nursery software.
Rewarding careers
We’re committed to nurturing talent and supporting career progression into nursery management roles. Through tailored development plans, mentoring from experienced leaders, and access to accredited training programmes, we empower our team members to grow their leadership skills and take the next step in their careers.
What’s in it for you
- Salary of up to £12.71 per hour
- Fully funded Blue Light Card Membership
- Life Assurance
- Christmas On Us - up to 4 gifted days off during Christmas closedown
- An extensive range of Health and Wellbeing services through the SPARK APP
- Structured training, mentoring, and a clear career progression pathway all of which will support your CPD
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 in Yate 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.
