Lunchtime Care Assistant – Early Years (Part-Time)

Happy Days Nurseries Limited; Boughton Monchelsea; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & Life Assurance

Blue Light Card Membership

20 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

DBS Update Service

Digital wellbeing resources (SPARK app

Job summary

Happy Days Nurseries Limited in Boughton Monchelsea is seeking a Lunch Cover Assistant to support children during lunchtime and daily routines across our nurseries within a one-hour radius. The role is 16 hours per week over 4 days, with negotiable hours across two lunch slots.

The team is looking for early years practitioners qualified to Level 2 or equivalent, with experience in child development, strong communication, inclusivity, and a proactive attitude toward safeguarding and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience with child development and learning and a commitment to emotional and intellectual growth.
• Confident, professional communication and ability to work collaboratively.
• Inclusive work approach, supportive and respectful environment.
• Reflective practitioner with commitment to professional growth and flexible to travel within one-hour radius.

Responsibilities

• Support children during lunchtime and assist daily routines in a safe, caring environment.
• Assist the staff team with lunch times, sleep times and learning activities.
• Maintain consistency in the children’s day with a confident and honest approach.
• Follow policies to ensure safeguarding and meet dietary/allergy requirements.

Skills

Child development

Communication

Teamwork

Reflective practice

Education

Level 2 qualification in Early Years

Tools

Nursery software

Digital learning journals

Job description

Happy Days Nurseries Limited in Boughton Monchelsea is seeking a Lunch Cover Assistant to support children during lunchtime and daily routines across our nurseries within a one-hour radius. The role is 16 hours per week over 4 days, with negotiable hours across two lunch slots.

The team is looking for early years practitioners qualified to Level 2 or equivalent, with experience in child development, strong communication, inclusivity, and a proactive attitude toward safeguarding and wellbeing.