Lunchtime Early Years Assistant – Support & Growth

Happy Days Nurseries; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 14,445 - 20,573; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

From £12.71 per hour

Pension & Life Assurance

20 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Funded DBS Update Service

Blue Light Card Membership

Digital GP 24/7 access

Job summary

Happy Days Nurseries in Rickmansworth is seeking a Lunch Cover Assistant to support children's growth and learning during the busy lunch period. You will help deliver our curriculum “Where Children Shine” and ensure a safe, engaging mealtime for the children.

This part-time role runs 12.5 hours each week, Monday to Friday, all year round, supporting lunchtime and related learning activities. The ideal candidate will have experience with child development, excellent communication skills, and a

Qualifications

• Experience with child development and learning.
• Commitment to children’s emotional and intellectual growth.
• Paediatric First Aid certification.
• Familiarity with nursery software.

Responsibilities

• Support lunch times and meal routines while ensuring safety.
• Assist staff with sleep times and learning activities.
• Create a safe, inclusive environment fostering children’s development.
• Work with staff to keep daily routines consistent.
• Follow policies on allergies and dietary requirements.
• Safeguard children and families.

Skills

Child development

Communication

Teamwork

Inclusion

Professional growth

Education

Paediatric First Aid certification

Job description

Happy Days Nurseries in Rickmansworth is seeking a Lunch Cover Assistant to support children's growth and learning during the busy lunch period. You will help deliver our curriculum “Where Children Shine” and ensure a safe, engaging mealtime for the children.

This part-time role runs 12.5 hours each week, Monday to Friday, all year round, supporting lunchtime and related learning activities. The ideal candidate will have experience with child development, excellent communication skills, and a