Job Title: Lunchtime & Meal Time Supervisor
Our team is growing! We are a friendly, kind, creative and supportive group of colleagues who all place enormous pride in what we do.
We are an inspiring and dynamic Nursery that offers children and their parents an exceptional standard of childcare and education. The Nursery is inspired by Nordic approaches to education and a pedagogy that emphasises professional love and care, active learning and nurturing each unique child.
We are now into our third year and are delighted to be growing quickly — our community is recognising the passion we are bringing to Early Years in the Hove Park area!
This is a great opportunity to join us at a time of growth and development, supporting our children during a key part of their day — lunchtime. You'll play an important role in mealtime supervision, helping to create a calm, nurturing and sociable dining experience for the children in our care.
About the Role
We are looking for a Lunchtime & Meal Time Supervisor to join our team, working 5 hours a day, Monday to Friday, all year round, supporting children during their lunchtime and mealtime routines.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supervising children during lunch and snack times, ensuring a safe, calm and positive mealtime environment
- Supporting children with eating independently, encouraging healthy eating habits
- Assisting with setting up and clearing away mealtimes, including tables and dining areas
- Supporting children with any dietary requirements or allergies in line with nursery policy
- Encouraging good manners, social skills and conversation during meals
- Supervising children during any associated free-play, rest or transition periods around lunchtime
- Reporting any concerns regarding a child's eating, behaviour or wellbeing to the room leader/manager
- Maintaining high standards of hygiene and following food safety and safeguarding procedures at all times
- Communicating kindly and professionally with children, parents and staff members
We are looking for people who:
- Love working with children and enjoy being part of their day
- Are positive, proactive and reliable
- Are interested and excited by our approach and feel they have something great to offer our setting
- Understand the importance of mealtimes in a child's development and wellbeing
Requirements:
- Experience working with children (Early Years qualification desirable but not essential for this role)
- Basic knowledge of child development principles and safe mealtime practices
- Ability to communicate kindly and professionally with children, parents, and staff members
- Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references required
Hours & Pay:
- 5 hours per day, Monday to Friday, all year round
- Pay: £12.71 per hour for unqualified staff (National Living Wage, ages 21+), rising for candidates holding a relevant Early Years qualification.
We offer:
- Extra AL day on Birthday
- Staff Childcare Discount Club
- Genuine Staff Socials without the obligation or awkwardness
- Staff Offers and Discounts Club (inc. paid-for Blue Light Card)
- Confidential 24/7 Wellbeing Helpline for all Staff & Families
- A strong Leadership/Ownership team with a passion for identifying individual strengths, providing training and support for individual talent and growth
Happy Learners Day Nursery Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Pay: £12.71-£13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Transport links
Work Location: In person
