Lunchtime Assistant for 2-3s — Term-Time, 10h/wk

Schools; Lancing; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Food hygiene basics

Initiative

Love of children

Teamwork

Job description

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.