Our Lunch Cover Nursery Assistants enable children to engage in a range of play and learning opportunities and to participate in the day to day activities within the nursery. 

You will have passion and enthusiasm for safeguarding children and delivering high standards of care.

• At least 3 months experience working with children
• Experience serving food and dealing with hygiene practices is desirable, though training is provided
• A passion and enthusiasm for childcare.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills, written and verbal.
• Good timekeeping, organisation and reliability.

This role is Part-Time with an hourly rate of £12.98 per hour 

We are celebrating our commitment to the Real Living Wage as one of the only accredited childcare providers in the South West, looking for enthusiastic and inspiring Lunch Cover Assistants to join our team at Nursery Village.

Benefits of working with us at Nursery Village

• 7 Weeks Holiday including Christmas Off
• Company Sick Pay
• Dependency/Compassionate Leave
• Pension contributions up to 9%
• Staff Bonus & Rewards Scheme
• Wagestream, to get power over your pay when you need it
• Stay Safe, personal safety system
  

• Desirable 
• A Paediatric First Aid Certificate 

Essential 

• Ability to adhere to policies and procedures.
• Sufficient understanding and use of English
• Ability to work as a team member and organise own workload
• Ability to be a reflective team member in order to develop your practice
• Ability to communicate effectively with all children, staff and families
• Ability to support an environment which is inclusive for all and encourages diversity.

Desirable 

• Ability to plan, provide and evaluate a wide range of play and learning opportunities which meet children’s individual needs
  

• Experience of working with children aged under 5.
• Experience of providing play and learning opportunities for children.

Desirable 

• Experience serving food and dealing with hygiene practices is desirable, though training is provided
  

Working Hours - We have 2 options available 

16 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 

20 hours per week, Monday - Friday 

The closing date for Applications is Thursday 16th April 2026 and we will be shortlisting applications on Friday 17th April 2026.

We will be holding interviews for shortlisted applicants at Lydstep Nursery on Tuesday 21st & Thursday 23rd April 2026.