Lunchtime Assistant

Schools; Lancing; Presencial; GBP 15.000 - 21.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Boundstone Nursery is seeking a friendly Lunchtime Assistant to supervise children aged 2-3 during the midday session. This fixed-term role is 10 hours per week, term time only, Monday to Friday 11:30am–1:30pm, with a fixed contract until 22 July 2026, at Grade 3 £13.28 per hour.

You will support a small group of children during lunchtimes, help with meals, encourage independence and assist with cleaning to keep the setting safe and welcoming. Training for Level 2 Food Hygiene may be required.

Formación

• Basic understanding of the principles of food hygiene.
• Willingness to undertake Level 2 Food Hygiene training.
• Ability to see what needs to be done and use initiative.
• Love of children is essential.

Responsabilidades

• Support a small group of children during lunchtimes and encourage independence.
• Assist with meals, promote positive social interaction and clear away/wash up.
• Help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming lunchtime environment.

Conocimientos

Food hygiene basics

Initiative

Love of children

Teamwork

Descripción del empleo

Boundstone Nursery is looking forward to appointing a friendly and hard working Lunchtime Assistant to support the lunchtime sessions with children aged 2-3 in our Nursery School.

10 hours per week

Monday - Friday 11:30am - 1:30pm

Term Time only

Fixed Contract until 22nd July 2026

Grade 3 £13.28 per hour

Closing Date: 23.11.26

Interviews: Candidates may be invited for interview upon receipt of their application

During lunchtimes, you will support a small group of children, encouraging the development of their independence skills while creating a warm, caring and nurturing environment. You will help children during mealtimes, promote positive social interaction, and assist with clearing away and washing up afterwards to ensure the setting remains clean, safe and welcoming.

The successful candidate will need to work efficiently and as part of a team. They will need to have a basic understanding of the principles of food hygiene and either hold or be willing to undergo training for a Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification. Have the ability to see what needs to be done and use their initiative. A love of children is essential for the post.

Safeguarding Statement

Boundstone Nursery School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.