Nursery Lunchtime Cover Practitioner – Rewarding Early Years Role

St. George's Nursery; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual Wellbeing Day

Welcome bonus £500

Pension scheme

Free uniform

Team socials & wellbeing initiatives

Recommend-a-Friend £500 bonus

Childcare discounts

Job summary

St George’s Nursery Sherwood is seeking a warm, reliable Nursery Lunchtime Cover Practitioner to join our team. This role focuses on supporting children during lunchtime, helping with meals, routines, and transitions in a busy nursery setting.

You will work closely with the wider team to ensure high standards of care, learning and safety, building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues. Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification and safeguarding knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification required.
• Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding essential.
• Experience in nursery or childcare desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support children through lunchtime period.
• Assist with meals, routines and transitions.
• Create a calm, safe, nurturing environment.
• Support children’s personal care while promoting independence.
• Work with the nursery team to maintain high standards of care, learning and safety.
• Build relationships with children, families and colleagues.

Skills

Level 2 EY qualification

Level 3 EY qualification

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding awareness

Team player

Nursery experience

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

St George’s Nursery Sherwood is seeking a warm, reliable Nursery Lunchtime Cover Practitioner to join our team. This role focuses on supporting children during lunchtime, helping with meals, routines, and transitions in a busy nursery setting.

You will work closely with the wider team to ensure high standards of care, learning and safety, building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues. Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification and safeguarding knowledge are essential.