Lunch Cover Assistant — Support Kids’ Learning & Mealtimes

Happy Days Nurseries Limited; Croxley Green; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

From £12.71 per hour

Pension & Life Assurance

Annual Leave 20 days + Bank Holidays

Funded DBS Update Service

Blue Light Card Membership

Digital GP 24/7

Job summary

Happy Days Nurseries Limited in Croxley Green is seeking a Lunch Cover Assistant to support children’s growth and learning. The role is 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, year‑round, providing mid‑day care and learning activities.

You will collaborate with staff, help maintain a safe, inclusive environment, manage mealtimes and routines, and follow safeguarding and allergy policies. Paediatric First Aid is preferred and DBS/healthcare support is included.

Qualifications

• Experience with child development and learning.
• Confident communication and collaboration.
• Inclusive, respectful environment.
• Reflective and committed to professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Support lunch times and daily routines.
• Assist staff with learning activities.
• Ensure children's safety and manage allergies.
• Support wellbeing and development during care.

Skills

Child development

Communication

Inclusion

Reflective practice

Education

Paediatric First Aid certification

Tools

Nursery software

Job description

Happy Days Nurseries Limited in Croxley Green is seeking a Lunch Cover Assistant to support children’s growth and learning. The role is 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, year‑round, providing mid‑day care and learning activities.

You will collaborate with staff, help maintain a safe, inclusive environment, manage mealtimes and routines, and follow safeguarding and allergy policies. Paediatric First Aid is preferred and DBS/healthcare support is included.