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Are you warm, nurturing and passionate about creating joyful experiences for young children? Do you love the idea of making a real difference during one of the most important parts of a child’s day - lunchtime? If so, we’d love to welcome you to Muddy Puddles Nursery, where every day is an opportunity to inspire, encourage and support little learners. This is a brand-new role, and we’re excited to find someone who will help us continue providing a caring, safe and enriching environment for the children in our nursery. As our Nursery Lunchtime Cover, you will play a key part in making lunchtime a positive, calm and enjoyable experience. You’ll help children with meals, encourage healthy choices, and support them in developing independence and confidence. You’ll also be a friendly, reassuring presence before and after lunch - engaging them in gentle, age‑appropriate activities and working closely with our room staff to create smooth daily routines. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves working with children and wants to be part of a dedicated, supportive team.
Job Responsibility:
Supervising children during lunch, promoting good table manners and healthy eating
Supporting with serving meals, following dietary and allergy guidelines
Ensuring the lunch area remains clean, safe and hygienic
Encouraging children to become confident, independent eaters
Engaging children in calm activities before and after lunch
Assisting room staff with routines such as sleep times
Following all safeguarding, health & safety and hygiene policies
Communicating effectively with the team and reporting any concerns
Requirements:
Ability to work well as part of a team
Good time‑management and organisational skills
A warm, caring approach towards children’s needs
A commitment to safeguarding and equality for all
Willingness to undertake training such as Food Hygiene and Safeguarding
Nice to have:
Previous nursery experience
What we offer:
Health Care Plan
34 days (pro rata) per annum inclusive of Bank and Public Holidays
An additional day of annual leave (pro rata) awarded after 5 and 10 years of continuous Long Service
Access to contributory stakeholder pension scheme after 3 months
Health and wellbeing events and activities
Family friendly policies
In service training opportunities and bursaries investing in your development
Annual staff day and staff awards to celebrate our successes
Death in service benefit of 2 x annual salary
Regular line management and support
Staff discount at Williams Kitchen Café, Explorers Soft Play & Muddy Puddles Nursery