Nursery Assistant- Lunch Cover

Job Description

Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.

Join Our Team as a Nursery Practitioner, Lunch Cover!
15 hours Hours per Week- 3 hours per day, Monday to Friday

Location: Ellingham House Day Nursery, Hampshire

Salary: Up to £14.22 per hour

Are you passionate about early years education and looking for a role in a truly magical setting? At Ellingham House Day Nursery, you’ll be part of a team that inspires children every day—while working in one of the most beautiful nursery environments in Hampshire.

Nestled in a Georgian country house surrounded by 2.5 acres of woodland, we offer an exceptional place to work with fantastic commuter links from Salisbury Road and free onsite parking. Once you’ve visited us, you’ll see why our team loves it here!

Why You’ll Love Working at Ellingham House

We believe great practitioners deserve recognition and support. Here’s what you can look forward to:

- 24 Days Annual Leave + Birthday Off + Bank Holidays

- 75% Childcare Discount

- Health & Wellbeing Support – Confidential assistance available

- Tailored Training & Development Pathways

- Company Pension Scheme

- Employee Referral Bonuses

- Free Onsite Parking

- Team Socials & Events – Enjoy being part of a genuinely supportive community

- Clear Career Progression – We grow our people

Your wellbeing and your future matter to us.

Your Role as a Practitioner

- Deliver high-quality care and learning experiences

- Plan enriching, age-appropriate activities

- Foster a safe, inspiring, and nurturing environment

- Support children’s emotional, physical, and social development

- Work closely with a supportive team who value your ideas and contribution

- Uphold safeguarding, health, and safety standards

Every day, you’ll play a meaningful part in helping children grow into confident, curious learners.

What We’re Looking For

- Strong spoken and written English

- 1+ year Early Years experience (desirable)

- Understanding of the EYFS and regulatory requirements (desirable)

- Level 3 Childcare Qualification- (desirable)

We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All positions are subject to enhanced DBS checks and rigorous vetting.

Ellingham House is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. xkybehq Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.