Lunch Cover Assistant

Were looking for a Lunch Cover Assistant committed to supporting childrens growth and learning, to join the Happy Days team at our Juniors Day Nursery in Tunbridge Wells.

Our Lunch Cover Assistant will work 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday (all year round) over our busy lunch time. Working hours are 11:30 to 14:30.

• 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 requirements
• Have a good understanding of how to best safeguard our children and families.

• Have experience with child development and learning and are committed to childrens emotional and intellectual growth
• Communicate confidently, professionally and work collaboratively
• Work in a way that is inclusive and creates a supportive, respectful environment
• Are reflective and committed to professional growth
• Can easily commute to multiple nursery sites within a one-hour radius

• Paediatric First Aid certification.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs.
• Familiarity with digital learning journals or nursery software.

We're 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.

• Salary of up to £9,523.80per annum
• 50% childcare discount
• Fully funded Blue Light Card Membership
• Life Assurance
• Christmas On Us - up to 4 gifted days off during Christmas closedown
• An extensive range of Health and Wellbeing services through the SPARK APP
• Structured training, mentoring, and a clear career progression pathway all of which will support your CPD

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.