Lunchtime Assistant

Toad Hall Nursery Group; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

Career progression

Staff wellbeing

Job summary

The Toad Hall Nursery Group in Wellingborough is seeking an experienced Lunchtime Assistant to join our friendly team. This part-time role offers 20 hours per week, 11am-3pm, all-year round, with pay from £12.71 per hour, depending on qualifications.

Previous nursery or early years experience is essential, though qualifications are not mandatory. You will support children aged 0-5 with meals, play, and learning activities, uphold safeguarding and health/safety, and contribute to observations and

Qualifications

• Hands-on childcare experience in nursery/early years.
• Ability to support EYFS activities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and safety.
• Unqualified applicants considered.

Responsibilities

• Support daily care and supervision of children aged 0-5.
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities.
• Promote social, emotional and physical development.
• Contribute to observations and learning journals.
• Maintain safeguarding standards.

Skills

Childcare experience

EYFS knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Part-Time | Immediate Start Available

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

From £12.71 Per Hour (dependant On Qualifications)

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Lunchtime Assistant to join our welcoming team in Wellingborough. 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.

About The Role

As a Lunchtime Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting childrens' 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 childrens' 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 - we value experience, commitment and the right attitude above all else.