Flexible Lunchtime Nursery Practitioner – Part-Time Level 2

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Life assurance

Training and development opportunities

Company pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Benefits and rewards portal

Competitive annual leave package

Christmas closure

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking a Level 2 Lunch Cover Nursery Practitioner for a newly opened nursery. This part-time role supports lunchtime routines and meals, with shifts from 10:00am-2:00pm or 11:00am-3:00pm, Monday to Friday.

The ideal candidate has Level 2 Early Years qualification, EYFS understanding and a warm, nurturing approach to children's learning. The role offers a supportive team and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Early Years qualification or above, essential.
• Experience in nursery or Early Years setting.
• Good EYFS knowledge, safeguarding and child development.
• Ability to support daily routines and care needs.
• Warm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Genuine passion for children's learning.

Responsibilities

• Support the nursery team during lunchtime and daily routines.
• Assist children with meals, encouraging independence and healthy eating habits.
• Provide high-quality care and support in line with the EYFS.
• Supervise children and ensure their safety and wellbeing.
• Support engaging, age-appropriate indoor and outdoor activities.
• Assist with personal care, hygiene and rest routines.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming nursery environment.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and nursery procedures.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Nursery experience

Safeguarding

Routine support

Nurturing approach

Communication

Child development

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification or above

Job description

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking a Level 2 Lunch Cover Nursery Practitioner for a newly opened nursery. This part-time role supports lunchtime routines and meals, with shifts from 10:00am-2:00pm or 11:00am-3:00pm, Monday to Friday.

The ideal candidate has Level 2 Early Years qualification, EYFS understanding and a warm, nurturing approach to children's learning. The role offers a supportive team and opportunities for development.