Early Years Lunchtime Assistant – Nurturing Care & Growth

Toad Hall Nursery Group; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive environment

Training opportunities

Clear progression

Staff wellbeing

Job summary

Toad Hall Nursery Group in Hitchin is seeking an experienced Lunchtime Assistant to support early years learning and wellbeing. You will help deliver EYFS-aligned activities, supervise children aged 0-5, and contribute to safe, nurturing care within a collaborative team.

We value hands-on childcare experience, a positive attitude, and strong teamwork. Ongoing training and development opportunities are provided to help you grow in a caring nursery environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a nursery or early years setting.
• Genuine passion for childcare and early education.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive and positive attitude.
• Good understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
• Qualifications are not essential but desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support daily care and supervision of children aged 0-5.
• Assist in planning and delivering age-appropriate activities.
• Promote children's social, emotional and physical development.
• Maintain safeguarding, health and safety standards.
• Build relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Contribute to observations and learning journals as required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Proactive attitude

Job description

Toad Hall Nursery Group in Hitchin is seeking an experienced Lunchtime Assistant to support early years learning and wellbeing. You will help deliver EYFS-aligned activities, supervise children aged 0-5, and contribute to safe, nurturing care within a collaborative team.

We value hands-on childcare experience, a positive attitude, and strong teamwork. Ongoing training and development opportunities are provided to help you grow in a caring nursery environment.