Lunchtime Teaching Assistant

Fennies Day Nurseries Ltd; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily meals

Summer BBQs

Company celebrations

Long service awards

Job summary

Fennies Day Nurseries Ltd in London is seeking a Lunchtime Teaching Assistant to support children during lunchtime routines and create a positive, calm dining environment. You will help children develop good eating habits and independence, while ensuring safety and wellbeing.

No nursery experience is required as training is provided; you will join a friendly team that values care, reliability and teamwork during a key daily period.

Qualifications

• Caring demeanor and compassion when engaging with children.
• Reliable and punctual approach to shifts and duties.
• Ability to work well within a small team during lunchtimes.
• Genuine interest in working with children and supporting their wellbeing.

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 and safeguarding standards.

Skills

Caring demeanor

Reliable and punctual

Team player

Interest in working with children

Job description

• 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 playan important rolein creating a calm, safe and enjoyableenvironment for children during one of the most important parts of their day.

Whetheryou’relooking for flexible work, returning tochildcareor starting your journey in early years, this isa great opportunityto be part of a supportive and rewarding environment.

Why join Fennies?

Webelieve every role plays a vital part in creating exceptional nurseries – and that deserves recognition,supportand development.

Competitive salary and bonus

• Up to £14 per hour
• Opportunity to earn a performance-related bonus

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

Wellbeing benefitsand a Supportive team culture

• Free daily meals from the Fennies Café
• Summer BBQs, Christmaseventsand 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 childrenduringmealtimes, encouraging independence and good eating habits
• Help createa calm and nurturing environment during lunch and transition times
• Assistwith supervising children indoors and outdoors
• Support children’s wellbeing,comfortand emotional needs
• Work closely withthe team tomaintainroutines
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health, safety and hygiene

This is a rewarding role whereyou’llmake a real difference in children’s daily experience.

Whatwe’relooking for

Youdon’tneedpreviousnursery experience –we’llprovide the training you need.You’llneed 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,patientand 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

Take your next steps with Fennies

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.