Part-Time Lunch Cover Assistant - Early Years

Happy Days Nurseries; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & Life Assurance

Blue Light Card Membership

20 days annual leave + Bank Holidays +

DBS update service

Job summary

Happy Days Nurseries in Yeovil is seeking a Lunch Cover Assistant to join our team. This part-time role covers lunchtime, 11am–2pm, 15 hours per week, year-round, across our nurseries within a one-hour radius.

You will support children with development and daily routines, assist staff during lunch and learning activities, and follow safeguarding and dietary policies to ensure a safe environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with child development and learning and are committed to children’s growth.
• Communicate confidently, professionally and work collaboratively.
• Work in an inclusive environment that is supportive and respectful.
• Reflective and committed to professional growth.
• Able to commute to multiple nursery sites within a one-hour radius.
• Paediatric First Aid certification.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs.
• Familiarity with digital learning journals or nursery software.

Responsibilities

• Support lunchtime activities and routines for children.
• Assist staff with lunch, nap times and learning activities.
• Maintain a safe, enriching environment that supports development.
• Follow policies to keep children safe, including allergies and dietary needs.
• Collaborate with staff to keep the day consistent and positive.

Skills

Child development

Communication

Team collaboration

Inclusive environment

Professional growth

Education

Paediatric First Aid certification

Experience supporting children with additional needs

Nursery software familiarity

Tools

Nursery software

Job description

Happy Days Nurseries in Yeovil is seeking a Lunch Cover Assistant to join our team. This part-time role covers lunchtime, 11am–2pm, 15 hours per week, year-round, across our nurseries within a one-hour radius.

You will support children with development and daily routines, assist staff during lunch and learning activities, and follow safeguarding and dietary policies to ensure a safe environment.