Lunchtime Nursery Support Assistant – EYFS

Henley Day Nursery; Henley-on-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5% employer pension

Shopping discount card

Access to counselling scheme

Personal accident at work cover

Staff uniform provided

Job summary

Henley Day Nursery in Henley-on-Thames is seeking a caring Early Years Assistant to support lunchtime sessions and create a safe, calm environment for children aged 0-5. You will work with the team to implement activities and uphold nursery ethos.

The role requires EYFS knowledge, a Level 2+ Early Years qualification (preferred but not essential), and strong communication with children and parents. This is a casual, fixed-term position with hours 7:30am–6pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing EYFS curriculum.
• Completed Early Years Level qualification (Level 2+) preferred but not essential.
• Excellent communication with children and parents.
• Ability to plan age-appropriate lunchtime activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate lunchtime activities.
• Maintain a safe, calm lunch environment.
• Work with nursery team to uphold ethos.
• Update child development records where applicable.
• Support room leader and follow safeguarding policies.
• Assist with toileting needs if required.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Plan activities

Excellent communicator

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Early Years Level qualification (Level 2+)

Job description

Henley Day Nursery in Henley-on-Thames is seeking a caring Early Years Assistant to support lunchtime sessions and create a safe, calm environment for children aged 0-5. You will work with the team to implement activities and uphold nursery ethos.

The role requires EYFS knowledge, a Level 2+ Early Years qualification (preferred but not essential), and strong communication with children and parents. This is a casual, fixed-term position with hours 7:30am–6pm, Monday to Friday.