Lunch Cover - Nursery Assistant - York

Job Description

Posted Friday 10 April 2026 at 01:00

Role - Nursery Assistant/Lunch Cover Hours - 20 hrs per week (Monday to Friday): 11am to 3pm Rate - Starting from £12.71 an hour Location - David Lloyd, Off Hull Road, York, YO10 3LG

Would you like autonomy to inspire children in your own way every day? It is a privilege to have a lifelong impact on the lives of children in our care and we are looking for the very best individuals to join our mission.

YES we follow EYFS guidelines

YES we are Ofsted registered and all requirements (and more) are followed

YES children's safety is absolutely paramount to EVERYTHING that we do

And how we engage, inspire, bring joy, support learning is in your hands.

Your voice matters. How you would like to interact, communicate with our children is up to you and your immediate team.

It is about putting children at the heart of everything that we do.

We are looking for passionate, committed and diligentNursery Assistant/Lunch Cover to join our Nursery inYork. What is in it for you?

• Access your Pay as you earn it
• Company Pension
• Learning & Development Opportunities supporting both personal and professional growth
• Free onsite parking
• Retail Discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free access to an online GP & Vet (so you, your family and even you pets can get the medical support they need)

The Role:

Our colleagues play a critical role in the successful operation of our world class nursery. This role will be focussed on providing the very best care for our children, ensuring their individual needs are met in a group setting.

What you will be asked to do:

• Provide the BEST experience for all children with safety and their wellbeing at the centre of focus
• Adhere to all the rules, regulations, procedures and principles
• Drive a fun, action-packed day of activities, following the EYFS framework
• Provide an enhanced and positive mealtime experience
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment

What you'll need to succeed:

• A passion and dedication to providing world class care to children
• Prior experience of working with children aged 3 months to 5 years
• Strong communication skills and a team player

My Ohana is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, inclusion and diversity. We welcome people of different nationalities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, abilities and perspectives.

We commit to continuing to build a more diverse workforce, which is inclusive and supportive for every individual.

Applicants will need to show they have the right to work in the United Kingdom and the successful candidate will be subject to a DBS, reference and social media checks.