Qualified Nursery Lunchtime Cover Assistant

Partou UK; Luton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional training and development

60% childcare discount for you & IMed.

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Enhanced annual leave 23 days + bank 0

Your birthday off

Health & wellbeing support - free plan

Shopping discounts

Buddy Bonus

Job summary

Partou Best Friends Day Nursery & Pre-school in Luton is seeking a Level 3 Early Years qualified nursery practitioner to join as a Lunchtime Cover Assistant (part-time, 15 hours per week).

You will help children engage in activities aligned with the EYFS, provide compassionate care, and maintain a safe, inclusive environment. The role supports the nursery team by covering lunch breaks and fostering strong partnerships with families.

Qualifications

• Strong EYFS knowledge and experience in early years settings.
• Passion for early years education and child development.
• Capability to support children's learning with confidence.
• Commitment to safeguarding and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide lunchtime cover to support nursery staff during lunch breaks.
• Support children's learning and development in line with EYFS.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive environment and build partnerships with families.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Passion for early years

Child development support

Safeguarding & CPD

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Luton|Part-Time|Permanent

Salary £13.27 per hour

About the Role

Partou Best Friends Day Nursery & Pre-schoolis seeking aLevel 3 Early Years qualified nursery practitioner to take on the flexible 15hours per weekrole of Lunchtime Cover Assistant. You will work towardsensuring children engage in stimulating activities that support their learning and development in line with the EYFS. You will provide exceptional care and compassion towards the children, maintain asafe and inclusive environment, and build strong partnerships with childcare colleagues and families. You'll play a key role in supporting our nursery team, stepping in to provide cover while our staff enjoy their well-deserved lunch break. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys the bustling energy of a nursery setting and thrives in a supportive role.

What We Offer

• Partou Academy- access to high-quality professional training and development
• 60% childcare discount for you & immediate family members
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Enhanced Annual Leave- we offer 23 days of annual leave each year, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Your birthday off- to enjoy your special day how you would like to
• Health & wellbeing support- access to a free health plan and 24hr helpline
• Shopping discounts- exclusive discounts across retail, dining, travel and more!
• Buddy Bonus-cash bonus for you and a friend when referring them for a job

About You

• Strong EYFS knowledge
• Passion for early years education
• Confidence in supporting children's learning and development
• Commitment to safeguardingand continuous professional development

Why Partou?

Become a Partou team member and join a supportive, caring community where you can enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career. With access to world-class childcare research, resources, and expertise, we help you develop skills, and empower you to create a positive impact on the development of the next generation, as they lead us into a better future.

Learn more about working at Partou: www.partou.co.uk/careers

Safer Recruitment: All applicants will undergo EnhancedDBS checks and thorough vetting. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Partou is proud be a part of the National Partnership in Early Learning and Childcare (NPELC) - a group of 10 of the largest childcare providers across England. Together, we operate over 1,300 childcare settings, employ more than 38,000 people, and take care of over 160,000 children.