Lunch Cover Assistant: Flexible 15h/week (Early Years)

Happy Days Nurseries; Cranbrook; On-site; GBP 8,900 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & Life Assurance

Blue Light Card

20 days leave + bank holidays

Gifted Christmas days

Personal day

DBS Update Service

Digital GP 24/7

Counselling services

SPARK wellbeing app

Long Service recognition

Job summary

Happy Days Nurseries in Cranbrook is seeking a part-time Lunch Cover Assistant to support lunchtime routines for our children. The role is 15 hours per week, typically 11:00-14:00 or 12:00-15:00, Monday to Friday, year-round.

You will work within our nurturing team to deliver the curriculum and ensure safety and engagement during lunch. The ideal candidate has Level 2 qualification or equivalent, experience with child development, and a positive, inclusive approach to learning.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support lunchtime routines and supervise children during lunch times.
• Assist with daily routines including sleep times and learning activities.
• Help maintain a safe and enriching environment following policies and allergies/dietary requirements.
• Work with the staff team to keep children’s day consistent with a confident, positive approach.

Skills

Child development

Learning support

Communication

Collaboration

Safeguarding

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

Nursery software

Digital learning journals

Job description

Happy Days Nurseries in Cranbrook is seeking a part-time Lunch Cover Assistant to support lunchtime routines for our children. The role is 15 hours per week, typically 11:00-14:00 or 12:00-15:00, Monday to Friday, year-round.

You will work within our nurturing team to deliver the curriculum and ensure safety and engagement during lunch. The ideal candidate has Level 2 qualification or equivalent, experience with child development, and a positive, inclusive approach to learning.