Lunchtime Assistant

Attraction Nurseries; Picket Piece; Presencial; GBP 15.000 - 21.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

In House Qualification Scheme

Generous holiday + your birthday

Volunteer day

Childcare discount

Wellbeing support

100+ training courses + SENCO

Free uniform & DBS

Referral bonuses up to £500

Free family access to Finkley DownFarm

Descripción de la vacante

Attraction Nurseries Group is seeking a friendly Lunchtime Assistant in Andover to support lunch-time supervision for 20 hours per week (10:30am – 2:30pm, Monday–Friday). The role offers pay up to £13.26 per hour and includes benefits like in-house qualification schemes and childcare discounts.

Join a caring team focused on creating a calm, positive lunchtime experience and helping children feel safe and supported during meals.

Formación

• Warm, friendly, and approachable.
• Great with children and able to support development.
• Reliable and able to work in a busy environment.

Responsabilidades

• Lunchtime supervision: support meals and encourage good manners.
• Create a calm, positive, and engaging mealtime environment.
• Help children feel safe, settled and cared for during lunch.
• Support children with allergies safely and correctly.
• Assist with feeding, weaning, or bottles where needed.
• Ensure smooth transitions between lunch and the next activity.

Conocimientos

Warmth & approachability

Great with children

Descripción del empleo

Lunchtime Assistant

Location: Finkley Down Farm Andover

Hours: 10:30am – 2:30pm (20 hours over 5 days)

Salary: Up to £13.26 per hour

ABOUT US

In short, we help children have the best possible start in life, supporting families and creating meaningful experiences along the way

Our ethos says it all: Happy Children. Happy Parents. Happy Staff.

That’s where you come in...

The Benefits (The Stuff That Matters)

• In House Qualification Scheme: earn an additional +30p per hour- increase your hourly rate through WOW moments, planning & checklists
• Up to Generous holiday + your birthday of
• volunteer day: support a charity of your choice
• childcare discount
• Wellbeing support (Health Assured + attendance rewards)
• 100 + training courses + SENCO
• Free uniform & DBS
• Referral bonuses up to £500
• Free family access to Finkley Down Farm and Solstice Play

THE ROLE

We’re looking for a friendly, caring Lunchtime Assistant to support our team during one of the most important parts of the day.

This isn’t just “supervision”.

You’ll play a key role in:

• Supporting children’s independence
• Creating a calm, positive lunchtime experience
• Helping children feel safe, settled, and cared for

You’ll be responsible for:

Lunchtime Supervision

• Supporting children during meals and encouraging good table manners
• Creating a calm, positive, and engaging mealtime environment
• Helping children feel comfortable and confident during lunch
• Supporting children with allergies safely and correctly
• Assisting with feeding, weaning, or bottles where needed
• Ensuring smooth transitions between lunch and the next activity

Childcare Support

• Delivering safe, meaningful activities while practitioners are on breaks
• Supporting children with routines and transitions
• Encouraging independence (handwashing, self-feeding, dressing)
• Providing comfort and reassurance where needed
• Sharing any concerns with the team

Health, Hygiene & Safety

• Supporting personal care routines before and after meals
• Keeping environments clean, safe, and organised
• Following all health & safety and allergy procedures
• Reporting any accidents, incidents, or safeguarding concerns
• Maintaining confidentiality at all times

Team & Development

• Working collaboratively with the team
• Supporting a positive, energetic environment
• Attending training and meetings where required
• Following and promoting nursery values and standards

THE PERFECT CANDIDATE

• Warm, friendly, and approachable
• Great with children and enjoy supporting their development
• Reliable and happy to get stuck in
• Calm and positive in a busy environment
• A team player with a great attitude

Bonus if you:

• Have experience working with children (not essential!)
• Are interested in progressing into a childcare role

And you read this thinking:

• “This sounds perfect for me!”

Short, rewarding days where you make a real impact.

THE DETAILS

Andover

20 hours per week (10:30am – 2:30pm, Monday–Friday)

Up to £13.26 per hour

Good luck