Qualified Nursery Lunch Cover

The-Learning-Experience-UK; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Pension scheme

Paid overtime

Perkbox access

Employee events

Birthday leave

Staff recognitions

Discounts

Job summary

The Learning Experience UK seeks a Lunchtime Assistant to cover nursery lunch hours, delivering caring supervision and supporting development of children in a state-of-the-art setting.

Ideal candidates have Level 2+ in Early Years, relevant experience, and a commitment to health, safety, and safeguarding in a busy nursery environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in early years education settings.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices in nurseries.
• Proficiency in child development principles.
• Experience in basic food preparation for under-5s.

Responsibilities

• Provide lunchtime supervision from ~10am to ~3pm.
• Deliver attentive care supporting each child's development.
• Ensure safety policies and safeguarding procedures are followed.
• Support local nurseries with lunchtime activities and setup.

Skills

Early Years experience

Health & safety

Child development

Food preparation

Education

Level 2 Early Years or higher

Job description

Qualified Nursery Lunch Cover at The Learning Experience UK

Nursery Lunch Cover

Join us in our mission to make a positive difference in the lives of children, families, and communities. At The Learning Experience, we're opening our first state-of-the-art setting in the UK, and we invite you to be part of our journey. As an Lunchtime Assistant, you'll provide exceptional care, contribute to health and safety practices, and collaborate with our dynamic senior leadership team.

This role requires a Level 2 or above qualification in Early Years.

Eligibility: The successful candidate must have the legal right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment. Please note that this role is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

What's in it for you?

At the Learning Experience we believe that the happiness and wellbeing of our employees is essential.

• Access to discounted childcare at 50% off
• Regular/Frequent employee recognition and employee appreciation gifts
• Paid birthday leave and paid staff events
• Company pension scheme
• Paid overtime
• Access to Perkbox including Perkbox Medical
• From retail stores, cinema and restaurant discounts, coupled with cash back on medical bills, and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
• Plus much more!

Your Duties:

• We invite a friendly, spirited individual to join our Nursery as a Lunchtime Assistant.
• In this pivotal role, you'll cover the hours between approximately 10am and 3pm
• Your role involves delivering exceptional care that supports each child's development and individual needs.
• With a flexible approach, you'll fulfill lunchtime responsibilities and provide vital support to local nurseries.
• By creating enriching environments filled with engaging activities, you'll foster indoor and outdoor growth.
• Guided by British Values embedded in Core Advantage, LEAP, and Early Years Foundation Stage learning, you'll ensure a holistic education experience. Safety remains paramount, as you'll adhere to child protection and health and safety policies, safeguarding children's well-being.

If you're excited to positively impact children's lives and be part of a dynamic team, we invite you to learn more about this incredible opportunity.

What we ideally require from you:

• Experience in early years education settings with 'Good or Outstanding' inspection outcomes.
• Required - Level 2 or Above Qualification in Early Years
• Successful collaboration within nursery teams and effective communication.
• Record of ongoing training and professional qualifications.
• Proficiency in hygiene standards, room preparation, and decision-making.
• Experience in food preparation and relevant food management training.
• Familiarity with child protection and safeguarding policies.
• Motivated and deadline-driven, particularly in children's record-keeping and assessment

Any job offer of this role is subject to a DBS check