Nursery Lunch Cover Assistant (Hanningfield CM3 8BH)
| Company: | Second Steps Day Nursery |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Chelmsford, CM3 8BH |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 18 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Second Steps Day Nursery (Hanningfield CM3 8BH) are looking for an enthusiastic part-time lunch cover assistant to work alongside our staff members. This role involves providing a warm and nurturing environment for children during lunchtime hours, supporting their well-being and ensuring a smooth mealtime experience. The successful applicant will be required to work within all rooms (0-5 years), assisting staff and children with lunchtime routines.
Working: Monday – Friday either: 11:00am – 14:00pm
Duties
• Supervising children during lunchtime, always ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
• Assisting children with their meals, encouraging good manners and independence.
• Engaging children in age-appropriate activities or conversations during lunch breaks.
• Maintaining a clean and hygienic dining area before and after mealtimes.
• Supporting children's social development by modelling positive behaviour and communication skills.
• Collaborating with nursery staff to ensure smooth transition between mealtime routines.
• Monitoring children's behaviour and reporting any concerns to senior staff promptly
• Upholding nursery policies regarding child safety, health, and hygiene standards.
Experience
• Previous experience working with children in a nursery, childcare setting, or early childhood education environment is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience in childcare or nursery roles demonstrating patience, organisation, and nurturing qualities is preferred.
• Ability to work independently while following guidance from nursery management.
Preferred Experience:
• Nursery / Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. Therefore our
successful candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening: including checks with past employers and an Enhance DBS.
Benefits:
• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) – pro-rata for part-time staff
• 1 additional extra day of annual leave for each year worked (up to a maximum of 5 days)
• Employee of the month scheme
• Ongoing professional development
• Career progression within the group
• Discounted childcare (up to 50%)
• Employee discounts
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Pension contributions
• Free Counselling service offered 24/7
Please contact us on careers@secondsteps.co.uk if you would like to discuss this opportunity or require any further information.
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