Nursery Lunch Cover

4 days ago

Farnham, United Kingdom Happy Days Nurseries Full time

Farnham, UK
- Posted 4 hours ago
- £12.21-£13.00 GBP / Hour

Are you passionate about creating a warm and nurturing environment for young children? Toddletown Nursery in Farnham, part of the Happy Days Nursery group, is looking for a dedicated **Lunch Cover Assistant** to join our **OFSTED Outstanding** rated nursery

At Toddletown, children are at the heart of everything we do. Our ethos centres on providing an enriching and supportive learning environment tailored to children’s individual interests and needs. With a passionate and highly supportive management team leading the way, we are committed to delivering the best possible outcomes for every child in our care.

**What you’ll be doing**:
As a **Lunch Cover Assistant**, you will play a vital role in ensuring a smooth and enjoyable mealtime experience for the children. You will help maintain a calm and welcoming environment, supporting children’s independence and promoting good eating habits. Your enthusiasm and caring nature will create a positive mealtime atmosphere, ensuring that children feel comfortable, engaged, and happy throughout their lunch break.

Other key aspects of the role include:

- Assisting in the preparation and serving of meals, ensuring dietary needs are met
- Supporting children with mealtime routines, encouraging healthy eating habits
- Helping with tidying and cleaning up after meals to maintain a safe and hygienic space
- Engaging with children through play and activities before and after lunch
- Collaborating closely with the nursery team to maintain a nurturing and structured environment

**Who we’re looking for**:
To thrive in this role, you will need:

- A warm and approachable personality, with a nurturing attitude towards young children
- Good communication skills to interact effectively with children and colleagues
- An understanding of basic hygiene and safety practices within a childcare setting
- A proactive and team-oriented mindset, eager to support the nursery’s daily activities

**Why work for us?**

At Toddletown, we recognise the value of our team and offer:

- **Salary up to £13.00 per hour (depending on qualification)**:

- **50% childcare discount**:

- **Blue Light Card Membership**:

- **Life Assurance**:

- **Christmas On Us - Up to 4 gifted days off during Christmas closedown**:

- **Health and Wellbeing services through SPARK**:

- **Ongoing professional development and career growth**:

- **A supportive, inclusive team culture**:

- **A chance to be part of a nursery where children are truly at the heart of everything we do**

“Happy Days Nurseries are committed to the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care. As such, the successful post holder will be required to undergo a robust vetting process, including an enhanced **DBS Check and Reference History Checks**.”

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