Lunch time assistant

Storal; Balderton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced holidays

Paid sick leave

Wellness day off

PayCaptain access

Childcare discount and funding

Fitness & wellbeing partnerships

Job summary

Storal Learning Ltd. Newark Nursery is looking for a Lunch time assistant to support children during lunchtime, help with meals, and maintain a safe, friendly dining environment. The role requires Level 2+ in Childcare and experience in Early Years settings.

You will work 11am-2pm, 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a focus on promoting healthy eating and good hygiene. Training and development opportunities are offered within our caring, home-from-home environment.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2+ in Childcare
• Experience with all age groups in Early Years settings
• Knowledge of EYFS framework advantageous

Responsibilities

• Supervise lunchtime, ensure children are seated safely
• Support and encourage positive behaviour at the table
• Promote healthy eating habits and oral health
• Encourage children to eat independently and try different foods
• Ensure children follow hygiene routines, including washing hands
• Create a calm, friendly 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

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Education

Level 2+ in Childcare

Job description

Remarkable Futures Start Here

Nursery: Children 1st Newark, Muskham Road, Newark NG24 1DP

Salary £12.90ph to £13.30ph Salary will depend on Qualification and experience

Hours: 11am till 2pm 15 hours per week, Monday-Friday all year round.

Qualification : Must hold Level 2 and above in Childcare

Hi, I’m Sophie, the Nursery Manager at Newark Nursery.

With 10 years of experience in early years education, I began my career as an apprentice and have proudly managed our nursery for the past 6 years. I feel incredibly lucky to lead such a dedicated and passionate team who ensure every child has the opportunity to grow, develop, and thrive in our care.

Our nursery is a true home-from-home, with warm, welcoming spaces filled with natural resources that ignite curiosity and inspire a love of learning. Outside, our large garden is a hub of adventure and imagination—featuring a fort, castle, and digger world, offering endless opportunities for play and discovery.

With spacious, thoughtfully designed environments, we provide the perfect setting for children to learn, play, and flourish every day

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

As a Lunch time assistant you will be a key part of keep our children safe, loved and inspired to learn. Key activities include:

• 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 Newark 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

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.