Lunch time assistant

Storal Learning Ltd.; Arkwright Town; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced holidays

Paid sick pay

Wellness day off

PayCaptain pay access

Childcare discount

Job summary

Storal Learning Ltd. Chesterfield Nursery is recruiting a nursery assistant to support lunchtime routines and nutrition-focused activities. You’ll work with a warm, dedicated team in a Grade II listed setting, embracing play-based learning and safe, caring environments.

Experience in Early Years and Level 2+ childcare qualifications are valued; EYFS knowledge is advantageous. Schedule includes daytime hours with a focus on wellbeing and development.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 2 or above in Childcare.
• Experience with all age groups in Early Years settings.
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during lunchtime, ensuring they are seated safely.
• Support and encourage positive behaviour at the table.
• Promote healthy eating habits and good oral health.
• Encourage children to eat independently and try different foods.
• Ensure hygiene routines, including washing hands, are followed.
• Create a calm, friendly lunchtime environment and assist as needed.
• Communicate with parents when needed and provide feedback on eating or behaviour.

Skills

Early Years

EYFS knowledge

Childcare

Education

Level 2+ Childcare qualification

Job description

Remarkable future starts here

Nursery: Children 1st Chesterfield Nursery School by Storal

Address: Dryhurst House, Car Park 4, Calow, Chesterfield, S44 5BL

Hours: Monday - Friday, 11am-2pm

Salary: £12.71per hour - £13.30 per hour, Salary will depend on qualifications and experience

Qualification : Must Hold Level 2 and above in Childcare

Welcome Bonus £500

Hello, I’m Katie, the Nursery Manager at Chesterfield. I have been part of the Chesterfield team for over 15 years. Alongside my deputy manager, we bring a wealth of early years knowledge and lead a dedicated, long-standing team—all committed to providing the best care and learning experiences for our children.

Housed in a beautiful Grade II listed building, our nursery offers a true home-from-home atmosphere, where every child is warmly welcomed into a close-knit and nurturing environment.

We place a strong focus on connecting with nature through our outdoor spaces, which include a teepee, vegetable patch, sensory garden, and apple trees—inviting children to explore, discover, and learn throughout all seasons.

Impact Lives, with a Schedule That Works for You

Chesterfield’s Purpose

To give children healthy foundations in fantastic settings, helping them build the confidence and resilience that will set them up for success later in life.

Storal’s Purpose

To give children healthy foundations in fantastic settings, helping them build the confidence and resilience that will set them up for success later in life.

How You’ll Spend Your Time Here

• Supervise children during lunchtime, ensuring they are seated safely
• Support and encourage positive behaviour at the table
• Promote healthy eating habits and good oral health
• Encourage children to eat independently and try different foods
• Ensure children follow hygiene routines, including washing hands
• Create a calm, friendly, and enjoyable lunchtime environment
• Assist children who need help with eating or managing their meals
• Monitor behaviour and ensure a safe, respectful atmosphere
• Communicate with parents when needed, providing feedback on eating or behaviour
• Help tidy up after lunch and ensure the dining area is clean
• Support children in transitioning to their next activity after lunchtime

We’d love to talk to you if you have the following

• An Early Years qualification at Level 2/3(not essential but desirable)
• Experience of working with all age groups within Early Years settings
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework would be advantageous

The Team & Environment

You’ll be joining NURSERY NAME Nursery team, who have an incredibly important job of supporting children’s development. You’ll be a key part of every child’s journey, keeping our children safe, loved and inspired through play-based learning.

Our nurseries are warm and nurturing environments that not only support children to be ready for school but also equip them with all the life skills they need to flourish and succeed.

Benefits For You

• For you - We get the basics right enhanced holidays, paid sick pay, extra wellness day off (yearly) and you can access your pay before payday with PayCaptain
• Family matters - Balance starts at home Childcare Discount + Funding, compassionate leave & enhanced maternity leave
• Health & wellness - Nourishing body & mind Partnerships with Vitality & Peppy; fertility & menopause support, gym discount, free movie tickets
• Development - Investing in your future with micro-learning, financial stability tools & the Storal Support Fund
• Our community -Growing together Termly inset days, team member app and Storal Awards

Not everything fits in a job advert

Storal sets the highest of standards when it coming to safeguarding, the welfare of children and creating a work environment that encourages feedback-discussion-resilience. We take our role in the safety of children, our families and our team extremely seriously. As governed by the EYFS, we have a designated safeguarding lead in each setting and all staff (and volunteers) complete a through compliance checks prior to employment including employment references & DBS.