Lunchtime Nursery Practitioner — Caring Team, Growth

St. George's Nursery; Leicester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Pension scheme

Free uniform

Childcare discounts

Career progression

Wellbeing day

CPD training

Team socials

Bonus £500

Recommend-a-Friend £500

Job summary

St George’s Nursery Sherwood in Leicester is seeking a warm, reliable Nursery Lunchtime Cover Practitioner to support children during the busy lunchtime period. This role is ideal for someone who loves working with children and wants to be part of a supportive nursery environment.

You will work closely with the wider team to ensure high standards of care, learning and safety, build strong relationships with families, and help with meals, routines and transitions.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (EYFS).
• Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding.
• Experience in nursery or childcare settings.
• Ability to work as part of a supportive team.
• Caring, positive and enthusiastic approach.

Responsibilities

• Support children during lunchtime periods.
• Assist with meals, routines and transitions.
• Create a calm, safe, nurturing and engaging environment.
• Support children's personal care needs while promoting independence.
• Collaborate with the nursery team to maintain high standards of care, learning and safety.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Team player

Childcare passion

Enthusiastic

Nursery teamwork

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

St George’s Nursery Sherwood in Leicester is seeking a warm, reliable Nursery Lunchtime Cover Practitioner to support children during the busy lunchtime period. This role is ideal for someone who loves working with children and wants to be part of a supportive nursery environment.

You will work closely with the wider team to ensure high standards of care, learning and safety, build strong relationships with families, and help with meals, routines and transitions.