Early Years Lunch Cover - Taunton, Somerset

Location: Taunton, Somerset| Salary: From £12.71 - £13.00 per hour | 15-20 hours per week, Part time, Permanent

Are you looking to get into early years and ready to make a difference? At Little Adventures Nursery, Taunton, we don’t just provide childcare – we nurture little adventurers with big imaginations, kind hearts, and curious minds. If you're dedicated to supporting children to thrive and want to be part of a fun, motivated and supportive team, this could be your next great career move.

About the Role

As an Early Years Assistant, you’ll be an essential part of our team, creating a warm, engaging and enriching environment where every child feels safe, seen, and inspired to learn.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the learning and development of children aged 0–5 through meaningful play and planned experiences

• Ensuring every child feels valued, nurtured and challenged according to their unique interests and needs

• Following safeguarding procedures and promoting a culture of safety and care

• Building strong partnerships with parents and families

• Reflecting on your practice and actively engaging in training and development

What We're Looking For

We’re looking for someone who brings energy, empathy and excellence to everything they do.

You’ll need:

• A strong interest in working with children, to help them develop and grow

• A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development

• Great communication and teamwork skills

• A reflective, can-do attitude and a willingness to grow

• A current Enhanced DBS or willingness to undergo a check

Why work for us

Our culture is built around our ARCH values: Accountability, Reliability, Caring and Honesty. We believe in recognising success, supporting wellbeing, and creating opportunities for everyone to reach their full potential. We're proud to be a Sunday Times Best Place to Work and a Great Place to Work® certified organisation, reflecting our commitment to creating an engaging and supportive workplace.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary

• Generous annual leave entitlement

• Continuous professional development and fully funded training

• Leadership development programmes

• Excellent career progression opportunities across our growing group

• Employee recognition and reward schemes

• Wellbeing support and employee benefits platform

• Discounted childcare (where applicable)

• Team events and celebrations

• An inclusive, supportive, and values-driven culture

Grow Your Career With Us

Whether you're an experienced Nursery Manager or looking to take the next step in your leadership journey, we'll invest in your development and provide opportunities to progress within a growing organisation. Many of our leaders have developed their careers with us, and we're committed to helping our people achieve their ambitions.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday – part time, 3-4 hours per day over lunch time

Application Question:

Which Early Years Qualification do you hold?

Ready to start your next adventure?

If you’re looking for a place where you’re valued, supported, and encouraged to grow – apply now and become part of something special.

We are committed to Safer Recruitment, therefore this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and at least 2 satisfactory references.