At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children during lunchtime and promote positive eating habits.
- Company: Hopscotch Children’s Nurseries, a warm and welcoming environment.
- Benefits: £12.76 per hour, 28 days holiday, flexible hours, and childcare discounts.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with ongoing training and annual celebrations.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Caring nature; experience with children is a plus but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 12.76 - 12.76 £ per hour.
Join Our Team as a Nursery Lunch Cover at Hopscotch Children’s Nurseries. Are you looking for a rewarding role in a warm and welcoming environment? Do you enjoy working with young children and supporting a team to ensure the best possible care? Hopscotch Children’s Nurseries is looking for a Nursery Lunch Cover to join our team.
Position: Nursery Lunch Cover
Location: Worthing
Hours: Monday to Friday, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Salary: £12.76 per hour
Holidays: 28 days (including Bank Holidays)
Why Join Hopscotch? At Hopscotch, we know that every role in the nursery is important. Our lunch cover staff play a vital part in ensuring smooth transitions, supporting children through mealtimes, and maintaining a safe, happy environment. Whether you’re looking for a role to fit around other commitments or hoping to gain experience in an early years setting, we’d love to welcome you to our team.
What You’ll Do:
- Assist with setting up and supervising children during lunchtime and snack times.
- Encourage positive mealtime routines and promote good eating habits.
- Help children with feeding where needed and ensure their comfort and well-being.
- Support staff in maintaining a clean and safe nursery environment, including tidying up after meals.
- Engage children in quiet play or rest activities after lunch.
- Follow safety, hygiene, and safeguarding policies at all times.
What You Bring to the Team:
- A caring, friendly, and patient nature with a passion for working with children.
- Experience working with young children is desirable but not essential.
- A willingness to work as part of a team and support colleagues where needed.
- An understanding of basic food hygiene and safety (training provided if needed).
- Reliability and a commitment to maintaining a nurturing environment.
What Makes Us Special: We believe that a happy and supported team creates the best environment for children. As part of Hopscotch, you’ll enjoy:
- Flexible hours to fit around your commitments.
- A 50% childcare discount if you have little ones of your own.
- Paid time off between Christmas and New Year.
- A welcoming and supportive team environment.
- Ongoing training opportunities.
- Annual staff celebrations and recognition events.
- A workplace that values your contribution to our children's well-being.
Ready to Join the Team? If you’re looking for a fulfilling role in a nurturing nursery environment, we’d love to hear from you. At Hopscotch, we celebrate every role, big and small, because we know that every moment in a child’s early years matters. Hopscotch is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Lunch Cover Nursery Assistant - Worthing employer: Hopscotch Children's Nurseries
At Hopscotch Children’s Nurseries, we pride ourselves on being a nurturing and supportive employer that values creativity and collaboration. Located in the vibrant community of Peacehaven, we offer flexible working hours, generous holiday allowances, and a commitment to professional growth, ensuring our educators thrive both personally and professionally. Join us to be part of a family where your passion for early childhood education is celebrated and every day brings new adventures.
Contact Details:
Hopscotch Children's Nurseries Recruitment Team
