Nursery Practitioner Lunch cover

Department: Little Elms Peninsula

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Little Elms Daycare Nursery Peninsula

Reporting To: Nursery Manager

Compensation: £12.71 - £14.00 / hour

Description

• Be able to work Monday to Friday from 11am to 3pm (all year round)
• Level 2 / 3 or above qualification in early years essential
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to use your own initiative
• Your passion to be shown in your day-to-day interaction with children 

• Service recognition awards – get an extra day’s annual leave, for each year worked
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme (provided by BUPA)
• Generous Childcare discount
• Support to gain higher qualifications
• Internal promotion opportunities
• Free Uniform
• New starter goody bag

• This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Certificate and satisfactory employment references.
• The successful candidate will be required to undertake online safeguarding training and all positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
• Little Elms Daycare Nurseries are an Equal Opportunities Employer
• Little Elms Daycare Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure children are seated safely and eating appropriately.
• Encourage independence (e.g., using cutlery, pouring water).
• Support social interaction and model good table manners.
• Monitor allergies and dietary requirements carefully.
  
  

• Be aware of room ratios and headcounts at all times.
• Ensure safe transitions to and from lunch (e.g., to toileting, handwashing, sleep areas).
• Stay vigilant and responsive to children's needs.
  
  

• Provide or supervise quiet play, story time, or restful activities during and after lunch.
• Keep the environment calm to support children who may be resting or napping.
  
  

• Assist children settling down for naps.
• Monitor sleeping children and complete sleep checks as per policy.
• Provide comfort and reassurance where needed.
  
  

• Clear and clean the lunch area (wipe tables, sweep floors, dispose of waste properly).
• Prepare the space for the afternoon session.
• Support children in tidying up when appropriate.
  
  

• Communicate any important information to room leads (e.g., incidents, observations, toileting updates)
• Write up any necessary notes or handovers if covering lunch for another staff member.