Nursery Lunch cover - level 2

Job Title: Lunch time assistant

Salary: £7,826.00 - £10,865.40 per annum

Contract Type: Part Time - 17.5 hours per week (Term time hours would be considered)

Location: Location: Andersons Road, City Centre, Southampton SO14 5FE

We are seeking a caring and motivated Level 2/3 Nursery Practitioner to join our team as a Lunch Cover. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate childcare professional to work in a supportive and friendly environment while covering key responsibilities during lunch hours. You will ensure the safety, well-being, and engagement of the children during this important part of their day.

About us: 

We are a purpose-built nursery located close to the town centre, approximately a 30-minute walk from the train station and easily accessible by bus routes via the bridge and town centre. Our nursery is registered for 102 children and works closely with the local authority, offering a diverse and inclusive environment that celebrates a wide mix of cultures and languages. We also provide support for children with special educational needs (SEN).

Our facility includes four main playrooms, each designed to create a stimulating and nurturing environment, along with a central sensory room that also serves as the sleep area for toddlers. While our rooms are currently named after books, we are planning to refresh these names in the coming months.

We are proud of our long-standing staff team, many of whom have been with us for over 20 years and we take pride in the strong relationships we’ve built with families who know us.

Please visit our nurseries website for further information https://playawaydaynurseries.co.uk/nurseries/southampton-city-nursery                                                                                                                                                      

Main responsibilities as Nursery Lunch Time Assistant include:

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development
• Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met
• Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery, and promote these daily in every routine
• Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery, and the safety and wellbeing of children, staff and families
• Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures

Requirements and Skills for Nursery Lunch Time Assistant:

• Full and Relevant  Level 2/3 Childcare Qualification - essential
• Fluent in written and spoken English - essential
• Over 1 year’s experience of working in Early Years - desirable
• Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable

If you are a qualified Level 3 Nursery Practitioner looking for a part-time role, we would love to hear from you!I 

Why Join Us?

At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays 
• Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member’s
• Wellbeing: Confidential employee assistance helpline available 
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth

* All perks are pro-rota for part time staff and subject to successful completion of probationary period. These perks may be subject to further conditions and can be withdrawn or reviewed at the discretion of the company

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. 

Play Away Day Nursery - City  is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.