Job Description

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:

Brighton and Hove

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Salary:

12.26 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 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. Apply today with your CV and become part of the Hopscotch family.

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.

Apply now and help us create a warm and caring environment for our little learners!

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.26 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Day shift No weekends
Work Location: In person