Lunch Cover

Lunch Cover 10am-2pm Pippa's House Nursery Reigate Part of Grandir UK Salary £11,284 to £13,218.40 per year (depending on experience and qualifications, with regular pay reviews) Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression. Pippa's House Nursery in Reigate is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Lunch Cover to join our team. You will play a key role in caring for, supporting and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day. Why You’ll Love Working at Pippa's House Reigate At Pippa's House Reigate you will be part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another. We create a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to grow. Our nursery is based in a beautifully renovated building just a short distance from Reigate town centre, making it a convenient choice for busy families. With on-street parking and nearby public car parks, drop-offs and pick-ups are simple and stress-free. Inside, we have three spacious and thoughtfully designed rooms, each tailored to support the learning, development, and needs of different age groups. Children also benefit from two lovely outdoor gardens. Babies have their own dedicated space to safely explore, build confidence, and develop physical and mobility skills. Toddlers and preschoolers enjoy year-round access to a larger garden with plenty of space for outdoor games, activities, and hands-on learning experiences. Core Benefits 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period Christmas and New Year shutdown Flexible working options available Big childcare discount £500 refer a friend bonus Company pension scheme with employer contributions Statutory Sick Pay from day 1 Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65 Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues What you will be doing Supervise and support children at all times Prepare and supervise activities under the guidance of Level 3 qualified practitioners Contribute to maintaining an attractive and welcoming environment for the children Read, understand and implement all company policies, procedures and operational practices Maintain a positive attitude at all times with children, parents, visitors and colleagues Attend regular staff meetings, planning meetings and undertake training as required Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits • Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 percent for the first 12 weeks • Paternity leave paid at 100 percent for 4 weeks • Parental bereavement leave up to 4 weeks paid • Compassionate leave up to 2 weeks paid • Miscarriage leave up to 2 weeks paid • Wellbeing Day, an extra day off just for you • The Grand Event, up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years’ service Even More Benefits • Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M and S and major supermarkets • 24 hour remote GP appointments • Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy and alternative therapies • Recognition, rewards and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams • Tailored in house training and genuine progression opportunities • Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco Schools accreditation Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role and will be carried out by our approved third party provider. We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To support our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team. Apply today. We review applications as they are received and may close the role early. Why You’ll Love Working at Pippa's House Nursery in Reigate At Pippa's House Nursery, you will be part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another. We create a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to grow. Core Benefits 35 days annual leave including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period Christmas and New Year shutdown Flexible working options available Big childcare discount £500 refer a friend bonus Company pension scheme with employer contributions Statutory Sick Pay from day 1 Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65 Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues About Our Nursery REMOVE ALL BRACKETED TEXT BEFORE POSTING THIS ADVERT [Insert setting description, for example: Beautiful homely setting in a converted Victorian house with bright, spacious rooms] [Insert outdoor space details, for example: Large secure garden with separate baby, toddler and pre-school areas plus covered outdoor learning space] [Insert standout feature, for example: Weekly Forest School sessions, dedicated sensory room or highly experienced baby room team] [Insert Ofsted rating or inspection strengths if applicable] [Insert what makes this nursery unique, for example: Long-standing team, strong community links or excellent parent partnerships] Location and Travel [Insert parking details, for example: On-site parking available] [Insert public transport links, for example: 10 minute walk from Esher station or close to local bus routes] [Optional: nearby cafés, shops, parks or local attractions] What you will be doing Supervise and support children at all times Prepare and supervise activities under the guidance of Level 3 qualified practitioners Contribute to maintaining an attractive and welcoming environment for the children Read, understand and implement all company policies, procedures and operational practices Maintain a positive attitude at all times with children, parents, visitors and colleagues Attend regular staff meetings, planning meetings and undertake training as required Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 percent for the first 12 weeks Paternity leave paid at 100 percent for 4 weeks Parental bereavement leave up to 4 weeks paid Compassionate leave up to 2 weeks paid Miscarriage leave up to 2 weeks paid Wellbeing Day, an extra day off just for you The Grand Event, up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years’ service Even More Benefits Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M and S and major supermarkets 24 hour remote GP appointments Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy and alternative therapies Recognition, rewards and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams Tailored in-house training and genuine progression opportunities Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco Schools accreditation Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role and will be carried out by our approved third party provider. We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To support our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team. Apply today. We review applications as they are received and may close the role early. #Nursery Assistant #Early Years Foundation Stage #EYFS