Lunchtime Assistant

Toad Hall Nursery; Watford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Supportive working environment

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Toad Hall Nursery in Hitchin is seeking a Lunchtime Assistant to work 11am-3pm, Monday to Friday, 20 hours per week all-year round. This part-time role starts immediately and welcomes unqualified applicants, with priority given to those with prior nursery/early years experience.

Join a welcoming team to support learning and wellbeing, assist EYFS activities, and help maintain safeguarding standards. A positive attitude and teamwork are essential, with ongoing training opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Hands-on childcare experience required.
• Experience in nursery/early years preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Good safeguarding awareness and attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support daily care and supervision of children aged 0–5.
• Assist in planning and delivering age-appropriate activities.
• Promote children’s social, emotional and physical development.
• Maintain safeguarding, health and safety standards.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Contribute to observations and learning journals.

Skills

Hands-on childcare experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Job description

Nursery Lunch Cover – Hitchin
Part-Time | Immediate Start Available

20 hours per week (11am-3pm, Monday to Friday, all-year round)

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Lunchtime Assistant to join our welcoming team in Hitchin. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands-on childcare experience who is passionate about early years education and creating a nurturing environment for young children to thrive.

While this position is open to unqualified applicants, previous experience working within a nursery, preschool, or early years setting is essential and priority will be given to qualified practitioners.

About the Role

As a Lunchtime Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will help deliver engaging activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, ensuring a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment for every child.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the daily care and supervision of children aged 0–5
• Assisting in planning and delivering age-appropriate activities
• Promoting children’s social, emotional and physical development
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, health and safety
• Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Contributing to observations and learning journals where required

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Clear progression pathways
• Staff wellbeing initiatives

If you are committed to providing high-quality care and are ready to take the next step in your early years career, we would love to hear from you.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting
• A genuine passion for childcare and early education
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive and positive attitude
• Good understanding of safeguarding responsibilities

Qualifications are not essential but highly desirable– we value experience, commitment and the right attitude above all else.