Nursery Assistant (Lunch Cover 5 days x 4hrs - Qualified)

Permanent | Part-Time | 20 hours per week About the School - Kings: King’s School and Nursery in Plymouth is a co-educational independent school for children aged 8 months up to 11 years old. We provide a complete education in a warm and nurturing environment. Our strong sense of family and community, where each child is guided and encouraged to aim high and do their best both academically and personally, is something we are very proud of. Good manners and thoughtfulness for others are core values and children learn to take responsibility whilst gaining in self-confidence, self-discipline and maturity. The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Nursery Assistant (Lunch Cover 5 days x 4hrs - Qualified) to join our fantastic team. This is a lunchtime cover role and will typically be between 11:30 and 15:30, 5 days per week (total contacted 20 hours). There will be opportunity for overtime as and when required. Please note this is a full time and NOT a term time only position. We are closed over Christmas and bank holidays otherwise the nursery will be open to provide care for our children. About Cognita: Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 90 schools in 21 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’. About the role: As a Nursery Practitioner (lunchtime cover), you will play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children aged 0–3, with occasional work with children up to 11 years old. You’ll be actively involved in planning and delivering engaging learning activities, working within the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. You will support the development of every child, ensuring their wellbeing, encouraging curiosity, a