Lunchtime Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Early Years Lunchtime Assistant, where your passion for nurturing young minds can shine. This role offers the chance to engage children in fun and interactive play while supporting their development. With a supportive team and a culture driven by HEART principles—Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork—you'll contribute to creating a positive learning environment. Enjoy a range of benefits, including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities, all while making a real difference in the lives of children. If you want to be part of a great place to work, apply today!

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Early access to wages

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is ideal but not essential.
• Ability to use various communication techniques with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Support children's development through interactive play and activities.
• Work as part of a team to care for children up to age 5.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Teamwork

Passion for learning

Education

Early Years Educator qualification

Job description

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Client:

Bright Horizons

Location:

Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Nursery –Bright Horizons Elm Grove Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £13.55 - £13.81 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Kingston upon Thames

Are you looking to work for an organization whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”

We’re looking for an Early Years Lunchtime Assistant to join our Bright Horizons Elm Grove Day Nursery and Preschool, situated only a 5-minute walk from Kingston train station and bus station. This nursery offers on site car park, cookery room, art room, and a well-established amazing team.

• Childcare discount of 40% for first child*
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
• Pension
• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach
• Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 days

*Subject to T&Cs

The Role

As an Early Years Assistant, you will work as part of a team to look after babies and children up to the age of 5. You will have adventures with our children through interactive play, activities, reading, and encouraging their curious minds – supporting colleagues with each child’s development towards their key milestones.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience working with children ideal but not essential – Nursery Bank Staff, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nanny, Childminder or similar
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!