Lunch Cover Assistant

Job Description Were looking for a Lunch Cover Assistant committed to supporting childrens growth and learning, to join our Juniors Day Nursery, Cranbrook, part of the Happy Days Nurseries group.Our Lunch Cover Assistant will work 15hours per week, Monday to Friday (all year round) over our busy lunch time. Working hours are 11:30 to 14:30.About the role:As a Lunch Cover Assistant, you will:Play a vital role in helping us inspire the future for our children, offering the very best care and education using our unique curriculum Where Children Shine.Be responsible for providing a safe, supportive and enriching environment that fosters childrens development and well-being, particularly over the busy lunchtime period.Be an integral part of our childrens daily routines and you will support the staff team with lunch times, sleep times and supporting learning activities.Juggle many different tasks as part of the role, working closely with the staff team to ensure that our childrens day is kept consistent, through a confident, positive and honest approach.Support children during their mealtime and following all policies and procedures to keep our children safe and keep to all allergies and special dietary requirementsHave a good understanding of how to best safeguard our children and families.About you:We're looking for Early Years Practitioners qualified to Level 2 who:Have experience with child development and learning and are committed to childrens emotional and intellectual growthCommunicate confidently, professionally and work collaborativelyWork in a way that is inclusive and creates a supportive, respectful environmentIs reflective and committed to professional growthCan easily commute to multiple nursery sites within a one-hour radiusAnd a few nice to haves:Paediatric First Aid certification.Experience supporting children with additional needs.Familiarity with digital learning journals or nursery software.Rewarding careers:Were committed to nurturing talent and supporting career progression into nursery management roles. Through tailored development plans, mentoring from experienced leaders, and access to accredited training programmes, we empower our team members to grow their leadership skills and take the next step in their careers.We welcome applicants from under-represented groups including men and offer a competitive range of benefits that arent just perksthey are part of a culture that puts people first. They support us build a workplace where youre empowered to thrive every day and where youll feel valued.Whats in it for you:Salary of up to 13.00 per hour50% childcare discountFully funded Blue Light Card MembershipLife AssuranceChristmas On Us - up to 4 gifted days off during Christmas closedownAn extensive range of Health and Wellbeing services through the SPARK APPStructured training, mentoring, and a clear career progression pathway all of which will support your CPDSafeguarding commitment:Happy Days Nurseries are committed to the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care. All successful candidates will undergo the required vetting process.JBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-03-15