Early Years Lunch Cover Assistant

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Early Years Lunch Cover Assistant to join their nurturing team in London. This role offers the opportunity to engage with children through creative play and activities, fostering their development in a supportive environment. With a commitment to inclusivity and professional growth, the organization values honesty, excellence, and teamwork, making it a great place to work. Enjoy competitive pay, generous benefits, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of young learners. If you have a love for early childhood education, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Experience with children is ideal but not essential.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to the age of 5.
• Support children's development through interactive play.

Skills

Childcare Experience

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Creativity in Learning

Education

Relevant Childcare Qualification

Job description

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Client:

Bright Horizons

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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Job Description:

Nursery – Bright Horizons West Dulwich Day Nursery & Preschool, Old Church, 226c Gipsy Road, West Dulwich, London, SE27 9RB

Rate of Pay – £13.55 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Hours - 25 hours per week, from 11am - 4pm, Monday - Friday.

Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”

We’re looking for an Early Years Lunch Cover Assistant to join our West Dulwich Nursery.

• Starting from £13.55 per hour
• Childcare discount of 40% for first child*
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
• Pension
• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach

*Subject to T&Cs*

The Role

As an Early Years Assistant, you will work as part of a team to look after babies and children up to the age of 5. You will have adventures with our children through interactive play, activities, reading, and encouraging their curious minds – supporting colleagues with each child’s development towards their key milestones.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience working with children ideal but not essential – Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nanny, Childminder or similar
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults
  

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!