Lunchtime Cover Assistant

Partou UK Limited; Thornbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in Thornbury is seeking a dynamic part-time Nursery Lunch Cover Assistant. In this vital role, you will provide essential support to the nursery team while they enjoy their well-deserved lunch breaks. Working 20 hours a week from Monday to Friday, you will need a genuine passion for working with children and knowledge of safeguarding and health regulations. The position offers ample opportunities for career progression along with various benefits including a pension scheme, childcare discount, and enhanced parental leave.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Professional training access

Pension scheme

60% childcare discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Rewards and recognition

Refer a friend Bonus Scheme

Birthday off

Health & wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must be able to work from 11am to 2pm, Monday to Friday.
• Ability to thrive in a bustling nursery environment.
• Capable of providing supportive roles within the nursery team.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover for nursery staff during lunch hours.
• Support the nursery team in a dynamic setting.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Understanding of safeguarding children

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years

Job description

Nursery lunch cover assistant at Thornbury Day Nursery, located in Bristol area of South Gloucestershire. Fantastic part-time role for 20 hours a week, working Monday to Friday from 11am to 2pm. You must be able to work these hours daily.

Paying £12.50 per hour

We're on the hunt for a dynamic lunch cover assistant. You'll play a key role in supporting our nursery team, stepping in to provide cover while our staff enjoy their well-deserved lunch break. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys the bustling energy of a nursery setting and thrives in a supportive role.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for working with children.
• Ideally holds a Level 3 qualification in Early Years (not essential, but beneficial).
• Understands the importance of safeguarding children.
• Is knowledgeable about health and safety regulations in a childcare environment.

Some of the benefits of working as part of the Partou Family:

• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• Access to professional training
• Pension scheme
• 60% childcare discount,
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Rewards and recognition
• Refer a friend Bonus Scheme
• Birthday off
• Health & wellbeing support
• Be part of something bigger and join a leading childcare organisation who are part of the National Partnership in Early Learning and Childcare (NPELC)

Ready to join a fun and lively team? Click ‘Apply’ now, and let’s start the conversation!

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting a quality provision and expects all staff to share this commitment. All nursery staff will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Partou is proud be a part of the National Partnership in Early Learning and Childcare (NPELC) - a group of 10 of the largest childcare providers across England. Together, we operate over 1,300 childcare settings, employ more than 38,000 people, and take care of over 160,000 children.