Lunch Cover Nursery Assistant - Worthing

Join Our Team as a Nursery Lunch Cover at Hopscotch Children’s Nurseries

Are you looking for a rewarding role in a warm and welcoming environment? Do you enjoy working with young children and supporting a team to ensure the best possible care? Hopscotch Children’s Nurseries is looking for a Nursery Lunch Cover to join our team.

Position: Nursery Lunch Cover

Location: Worthing

Hours: Monday to Friday, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Salary: £12.76 per hour

Holidays: 28 days (including Bank Holidays)

Why Join Hopscotch?

At Hopscotch, we know that every role in the nursery is important. Our lunch cover staff play a vital part in ensuring smooth transitions, supporting children through mealtimes, and maintaining a safe, happy environment. Whether you’re looking for a role to fit around other commitments or hoping to gain experience in an early years setting, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist with setting up and supervising children during lunchtime and snack times.
• Encourage positive mealtime routines and promote good eating habits.
• Help children with feeding where needed and ensure their comfort and well-being.
• Support staff in maintaining a clean and safe nursery environment, including tidying up after meals.
• Engage children in quiet play or rest activities after lunch.
• Follow safety, hygiene, and safeguarding policies at all times.

What You Bring to the Team:

• A caring, friendly, and patient nature with a passion for working with children.
• Experience working with young children is desirable but not essential.
• A willingness to work as part of a team and support colleagues where needed.
• An understanding of basic food hygiene and safety (training provided if needed).
• Reliability and a commitment to maintaining a nurturing environment.

What Makes Us Special:

We believe that a happy and supported team creates the best environment for children. As part of Hopscotch, you’ll enjoy:

• Flexible hours to fit around your commitments
• A 50% childcare discount if you have little ones of your own
• Paid time off between Christmas and New Year
• A welcoming and supportive team environment
• Ongoing training opportunities
• Annual staff celebrations and recognition events
• A workplace that values your contribution to our children's well-being

Ready to Join the Team?

If you’re looking for a fulfilling role in a nurturing nursery environment, we’d love to hear from you.

At Hopscotch, we celebrate every role, big and small, because we know that every moment in a child’s early years matters.

Hopscotch is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

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