Nursery Assistant- Lunch cover

Grandir UK; Narborough; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave including bank/HO

Refer a friend bonus (£500)

Company pension

Statutory Sick Pay from day 1

Life assurance

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Old Barn Day Nursery in Narborough is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Assistant to cover lunchtimes. Join a part-time role at 16 hours per week, working between Monday and Friday, supporting children under supervision of Level 3 qualified practitioners.

The nursery offers a supportive environment with career progression, a 16-hour weekly timetable, and extensive benefits. Salary up to £12.71 per hour with regular reviews.

Qualifications

• Care for children during lunch period and support mealtimes.
• Support activities under Level 3 qualified practitioners.
• Maintain a welcoming environment for children, parents and staff.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support children at all times.
• Support lunchtime meals and provide additional support where required.
• Prepare and supervise activities under the guidance of Level 3 qualified practitioners.
• Maintain an attractive and welcoming environment for the children.
• Attend staff meetings and undertake training as required.

Education

Level 3 qualified practitioner

Job description

Copt Oak Court, Narborough, Leicester LE19 3WY, UK

Job Description

Early Years Assistant (Lunch cover)

Old Barn Day Nursery

Part of Grandir UK

Salary up to £12.71 (depending on experience and qualifications with regular pay reviews)

Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.

Our Old Barn Nursery in Narborough, is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Assistant to join our team on a part time basis as a lunch cover. You will play a key role in caring for, supporting and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day.

Weekly hours are 16hrs per week in the middle part of the day Monday-Friday

Why You’ll Love Working at Grandir

At Old Barn Day Nursery, you will be part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another. We create a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to grow.

Core Benefits

35 days annual leave including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period

Christmas and New Year shutdown

Flexible working options available

£500 refer a friend bonus

Company pension scheme with employer contributions

Statutory Sick Pay from day 1

Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65

Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues

About Our Nursery

The Old Barn Day Nursery is set within a beautifully renovated barn at Copt Oak Court, creating a unique and welcoming environment where children can learn, play, and thrive. We are committed to supporting every stage of a child’s development through engaging spaces and enriching experiences.

Fantastic Outdoor Space

Our outdoor environment is thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of all age groups. Babies benefit from a dedicated garden space where they can explore safely, while our under 2’s area includes tunnels and stimulating resources to encourage curiosity and movement. Older children enjoy a spacious garden designed for adventure, with features such as a climbing frame, ropes, balance activities, and obstacle courses to build confidence and physical skills. The garden also includes a growing area and mud kitchen to inspire creativity and foster a connection with nature.

Location

Located in Narborough, Leicestershire, our nursery sits at Copt Oak Court in a convenient position next to Tesco Express and directly opposite Red Hill Field Primary School. With a large park just across the road and Narborough Station nearby, the nursery is easily accessible for local and commuting families alike.

What you will be doing

Supervise and support children at all times

• Your working hours will be over the lunchtime period so supporting with their mealtimes and offering additional support where required

Prepare and supervise activities under the guidance of Level 3 qualified practitioners

Contribute to maintaining an attractive and welcoming environment for the children

Read, understand and implement all company policies, procedures and operational practices

Maintain a positive attitude at all times with children, parents, visitors and colleagues

Attend regular staff meetings, planning meetings and undertake training as required

Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits

Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 percent for the first 12 weeks

Paternity leave paid at 100 percent for 4 weeks

Parental bereavement leave up to 4 weeks paid

Compassionate leave up to 2 weeks paid

Miscarriage leave up to 2 weeks paid

Wellbeing Day, an extra day off just for you

The Grand Event, up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years’ service

Even More Benefits

Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M and S and major supermarkets

24 hour remote GP appointments

• Dayforce Wallet - gives you the ability to access a portion of your earned pay before your normal payday.

Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy and alternative therapies

Recognition, rewards and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams

Tailored in-house training and genuine progression opportunities

Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco Schools accreditation

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role and will be carried out by our approved third party provider.

We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To support our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team.

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Copt Oak Court, Narborough, Leicester LE19 3WY, UK