Nursery Assistant-Lunch cover

63 Downend Rd, Downend, Bristol BS16 5UF
, UK

Posted Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 05:00

Nursery Assistant – Lunch Cover

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool, Downend Road
Part of Grandir UK

Hours:
Monday–Friday, 11am–3pm

Salary: £10.85–£12.71 per hour
(Depending on experience and qualifications, with regular pay reviews)

Join a supportive, child-focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.

Our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Downend is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant – Lunch Cover to join our friendly team.

You’ll help support the children during lunchtime, assisting with meals, routines and activities, while helping to create a happy, safe and welcoming environment.

Why You’ll Love Working at Kiddi Caru

You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone is valued and encouraged to grow. Our Downend nursery provides a warm, home-from-home environment, with engaging play spaces and a spacious garden for children to enjoy.

What We’re Looking For

• A caring and positive attitude
• Someone who enjoys working with children
• A reliable team player
• Previous nursery or childcare experience is helpful but not essential
• A willingness to support the children and the wider nursery team

Core Benefits

• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period
• Christmas and New Year shutdown
• Flexible working options available
• £500 refer-a-friend bonus
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• Statutory Sick Pay from day 1
• Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65
• Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues

About Our Nursery

All the rooms at our nursery are bright and airy, with age-appropriate resources that create an inclusive environment and support independent exploration. The colours are calm and natural, with high-quality wooden resources to encourage open-ended play.

Downstairs, the Bumblebees room for babies and the Butterflies room for toddlers both have free-flow access to their own gardens with decking and grass, allowing safe outdoor exploration. Upstairs, the Dragonflies room for preschool-aged children offers activities that develop essential skills for primary school, supporting cognitive, social, and emotional growth.

We also have a sensory room accessible to all ages, providing a calming space to explore different sensory experiences. Transitions between rooms happen when children are ready, ensuring each child feels safe, nurtured, and inspired.

Our three gardens offer a variety of engaging outdoor environments, with age-appropriate equipment like bikes, tyres, and other resources to support physical development in all weathers.

Location and Travel

Our nursery is conveniently located just a short walk from local shops, including the supermarket, post office, and cafés.

With excellent transport links and bus stops right outside, we are an ideal choice for people commuting from Barley Close, Staple Hill, Fishponds, Mangotsfield, and Emersons Green.

What You Will Be Doing

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery
• Support and supervise playroom staff with their day-to-day duties
• Deploy staff appropriately to ensure that the required standards are delivered and maintained within the rooms
• Ensure the effective implementation of the nursery keycarer procedures and allocate children to keycarers appropriately
• Ensure that practice and provision in the nursery meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Provide professional, relevant feedback to parents and carers about their child
• Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers
• Develop open and positive working relationships with staff
• Ensure that all staff…