Lunchtime Assistant - Early Years (15 hrs/wk)

Happy Days Nurseries; Truro; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & Life Assurance

Blue Light Card Membership

20 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays +

Personal day off

DBS Update Service

Digital GP 24/7

On demand counselling

SPARK APP wellbeing services

Long Service recognition

Job summary

Happy Days Nurseries in Truro is seeking a Lunch Cover Assistant to support children’s growth and learning during lunch hours. This 15‑hour-per-week role runs from 11:30 to 14:30, Monday to Friday year‑round, across our busy lunch time.

You will help staff with lunchtime routines, safeguarding, and ensuring inclusive, safe activities while following policies and managing allergies and dietary needs.

Qualifications

• Experience with child development and learning and commitment to children's growth.
• Confident, professional communication and collaborative teamwork.
• Inclusive approach to creating a supportive environment.
• Reflective and committed to professional growth.
• Paediatric First Aid certification.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs.
• Familiarity with digital learning journals or nursery software.

Responsibilities

• Support lunch times and daily routines to keep day consistent.
• Provide a safe, enriching environment during lunch periods.
• Assist staff with learning activities and play.
• Support children with allergies and dietary requirements.
• Safeguard children and families following policies.

Skills

Child development

Communication

Team collaboration

Reflective practice

Inclusive environment

Education

Paediatric First Aid certification

Tools

Nursery software

Digital learning journals

Job description

Happy Days Nurseries in Truro is seeking a Lunch Cover Assistant to support children’s growth and learning during lunch hours. This 15‑hour-per-week role runs from 11:30 to 14:30, Monday to Friday year‑round, across our busy lunch time.

You will help staff with lunchtime routines, safeguarding, and ensuring inclusive, safe activities while following policies and managing allergies and dietary needs.