Lunchtime Early Years Assistant: Safe, Social & Caring

Henley Day Nursery; Henley-on-Thames; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension 5%

Shopping discount card

Counselling scheme

Personal accident at work cover

Staff uniform provided

Job summary

Henley Day Nursery is seeking a caring Early Years Assistant to support lunchtime routines for children aged 0–5. You will help create a safe, calm lunch environment and promote positive social interactions while assisting with personal care as needed.

The role is casual, with a 11am–3pm schedule, and requires the ability to work well within a nursery team. Experience is preferred but not essential; training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children (0–5 years) desirable.
• A Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification is beneficial but not essential.
• Caring, patient and approachable manner.

Responsibilities

• Support children during lunchtime, encouraging good eating habits and independence.
• Supervise and ensure children’s safety at all times.
• Help with setting up and clearing away lunch areas.
• Assist with children’s personal care needs, including toileting where required.
• Promote positive behaviour and social interaction.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic environment in line with nursery policies.
• Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and food hygiene procedures at all times.

Skills

Young children

Meal supervision

Communication

Teamwork

Education

EY Level 2/3

Job description

Henley Day Nursery is seeking a caring Early Years Assistant to support lunchtime routines for children aged 0–5. You will help create a safe, calm lunch environment and promote positive social interactions while assisting with personal care as needed.

The role is casual, with a 11am–3pm schedule, and requires the ability to work well within a nursery team. Experience is preferred but not essential; training will be provided.