Nurturing Nursery Practitioner - Lunch Cover (20hrs/wk)

Childbase Partnership Limited; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave (23–28 days)

Work-life balance incentives

Family childcare savings

Exclusive partner benefits

Wellbeing support

Career development

Job summary

Childbase Partnership Limited is seeking a Nursery Practitioner for lunch-cover duties at Lime Grove Day Nursery in Hemel Hempstead. The role is part-time, permanent, 20 hours per week, 11:00-15:00, with hourly pay between £12.87 and £15.59.

You’ll care for babies and young children, use EYFS principles, and contribute to planned activities under the Key Person system. The team emphasises safeguarding, inclusivity, and ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for babies and children aged five and under.
• Knowledge of EYFS desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurturing care during lunch hours and support children’s routines.
• Observe and contribute to children’s learning journeys and activities as directed by the Key Person.

Skills

Caring for babies

EYFS knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Education

DfE approved Early Years qualification (level 2+)

Job description

Childbase Partnership Limited is seeking a Nursery Practitioner for lunch-cover duties at Lime Grove Day Nursery in Hemel Hempstead. The role is part-time, permanent, 20 hours per week, 11:00-15:00, with hourly pay between £12.87 and £15.59.

You’ll care for babies and young children, use EYFS principles, and contribute to planned activities under the Key Person system. The team emphasises safeguarding, inclusivity, and ongoing development opportunities.