Lunchtime Teaching Assistant

Fennies Day Nurseries Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 1,378,000 - 1,929,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Referral bonus £500

Childcare discount

Free daily meals

Wellbeing support (BUPA)

Job summary

Fennies Day Nurseries Ltd in Beckenham is looking for a Lunchtime Teaching Assistant to support children during lunchtime routines, helping create a calm and enjoyable experience.

You don't need nursery experience; training will be provided. The role offers part-time hours, a weekday schedule 11:15 am to 2:30 pm, and pay up to £14 per hour plus a performance-related bonus and other benefits such as a childcare discount and free meals.

Qualifications

• You don’t need previous nursery experience – training provided.
• You’ll need to be caring, reliable and enjoy working with children and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support children during mealtimes, encouraging independence and good eating habits.
• Help create a calm and nurturing environment during lunch and transition times.
• Assist with supervising children indoors and outdoors.
• Support children's wellbeing, comfort and emotional needs.
• Work closely with the team to maintain routines.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health, safety and hygiene.

Skills

Caring

Team player

Reliable

Friendly

Job description

Lunchtime Teaching Assistant

• Beckenham, Mosaic Way
• Salary: Up to £14 per hour

• Opportunity to earn a performance-related bonus

• Monday to Friday, 11:15 am - 2:30 pm

Make a meaningful difference in a child's day.

At Fennies, our Lunchtime Teaching Assistants play an important role in creating a calm, safe and enjoyable environment for children during one of the most important parts of their day.

Whether you're looking for flexible work, returning to childcare or starting your journey in early years, this is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive and rewarding environment.

Why join Fennies?

We believe every role plays a vital part in creating exceptional nurseries - and that deserves recognition, support and development.

Competitive salary and bonus

• Up to £14 per hour
• Opportunity to earn a performance-related bonus
• £500 referral bonus
• Childcare discount

Work-life balance

• Part-time hours, ideal for work-life balance
• Up to 20 days annual leave, increasing 1 day per year of service, plus bank holidays
• Consistent weekday schedule

Wellbeing benefits and a Supportive team culture

• BUPA Wellbeing Support
• Free daily meals from the Fennies Café
• Summer BBQs, Christmas events and company celebrations
• Recognition and reward through the Fennies Club long service awards

About the Role

As a Lunchtime Teaching Assistant, you'll support children during lunchtime routines, helping to create a positive, calm and enjoyable experience.

You will:

• Support children during mealtimes, encouraging independence and good eating habits
• Help create a calm and nurturing environment during lunch and transition times
• Assist with supervising children indoors and outdoors
• Support children's wellbeing, comfort and emotional needs
• Work closely with the team to maintain routines
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health, safety and hygiene

This is a rewarding role where you'll make a real difference in children's daily experience.

What we’re looking for

You don’t need previous nursery experience - we’ll provide the training you need. You’ll need to be caring, reliable and enjoy working with children and as part of a team.

You will:

• Have a genuine interest in working with children
• Be friendly, patient and supportive
• Enjoy working as part of a team
• Reliable and motivated to learn new skills
• Ideally, some experience working with children (formal or informal)
• Basic understanding of child development or early years (desirable)

Most importantly, you bring kindness, enthusiasm and a positive attitude.

Become part of the Fennies DNA

We're family-owned and family-run; this guides our culture, our decision-making, and what it feels like to be part of our team. We have a strong sense of community, with connections that bring us together and the systems and processes that mean our educators can focus on what they do best. Quality matters to us - starting with our people and curriculum - through to our beautiful buildings and inspiring environments. We're investing in Fennies, in our teams, and into the education we provide our children. Our People Promise inspires us to build the kind of culture that is ambitious, passionate and supportive. We provide the environment where you can:

• Be Yourself
• Come Together
• Be All In
• Go Further

If this sounds like you, or you just want to know more about what it means to be part of the Fennies family.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Fennies, we celebrate diversity and believe inclusive teams create stronger learning environments for children. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

Safeguarding

Fennies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide proof of identity. In line with Safer Recruitment guidance, online searches (including social media) may be conducted for shortlisted candidates.