* Boughton Monchelsea, UK
* Posted 7 minutes ago
* Up to £13.00 (depending on qualification) GBP / Hour
Are you looking for a role that offers family-friendly hours and makes a real difference? Juniors Day Nursery in Boughton Monchelsea is seeking a caring and proactive
Lunch Cover Assistant
to join our dedicated team during the busy lunchtime period.
About Us
Nestled in a beautifully converted oast house in a semi-rural setting, Juniors Day Nursery offers a nurturing, curiosity-led environment where children aged 3 months to 5 years flourish. Our unique curriculum,
"Where Children Shine"
, places each child at the heart of everything we do.
Your Role
As our Lunch Cover Assistant, you'll be a vital part of our children's daily routines, helping to:
* Support children during mealtimes, ensuring dietary needs and allergies are carefully managed
* Assist with sleep times and learning activities
* Maintain a safe, supportive and enriching environment
* Work closely with the staff team to ensure consistency and care throughout the day
* Follow safeguarding and health & safety procedures with confidence and care
Every day may look a little different, but your positive, honest and nurturing approach will help keep things running smoothly.
What We're Looking For
* Someone who can work over our busy lunch time period hours per week, all year round
* Experience in a nursery or early years setting is ideal
* A relevant childcare qualification (Level 2 or above) is a bonus, but not essential
* A "can do" attitude and strong initiative
* Ability to work confidently within a team and prioritise tasks effectively
* A genuine passion for supporting children's development and wellbeing
* Commitment to our SHINE values: Support, Honesty, Inspiration, Nurturing, Empowerment
Rewarding Careers
Here at Happy Days we're building a workplace where our colleagues thrive.
We believe that when our colleagues feel valued, supported, and inspired, they can truly thrive—and so can the children in their care. That's why our employee reward and benefits programme is carefully curated to reflect our SHINE values: Support, Honesty, Inspire, Nurture, and Empower.
We offer a range of meaningful benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. Our benefits aren't just perks—they're part of a culture that puts people first. They support us build a workplace where you're empowered to thrive every day and where you'll feel valued.
* Hourly rate up to £13.00 per hour (depending on qualification & experience)
* 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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