Lunchtime Teaching Assistant - Addiscombe

Fennies Day Nurseries; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading nursery chain is seeking a Nursery Lunch Cover professional in Greater London. The role involves ensuring a nurturing lunchtime for children, collaborating with staff, and contributing to continuous improvement of routines. Candidates should possess a Level 2/3 Childcare qualification and show a genuine passion for early childhood education. The position offers competitive pay, bonuses, and opportunities for professional development, along with a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Performance-related bonuses

Annual Christmas Party

Free daily lunches

Childcare discounts

Professional development programmes

Qualifications

• Genuine love for working with children and commitment to their development.
• Solid understanding of child development and EYFS curriculum.
• Ability to form bonds with children and their families.

Responsibilities

• Create a calm and nurturing lunchtime experience for children.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain routines and respond to needs.
• Seek ways to improve lunchtime routines and contribute to care quality.

Skills

Passion for Early Years Education

Knowledge of EYFS

Team Player

Education

A Level 2/3 qualification in Childcare

Minimum grade C/4 in GCSE Maths and English

Job description

92 Addiscombe Road, Croydon CR0 5PP

Job Title: Nursery Lunch Cover
Location: 92 Addiscombe Road, Croydon CR0 5PP
Salary: Up to £13 per hour
Hours: Monday - Friday, 11:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Reports to: Room Leader/Nursery Manager

What You’ll Be Doing

Be All In: You bringcommitmentto creating a calm, safe, and nurturing lunchtime experience, ensuring children are well cared for and supported during this important part of their day.

Come Together: You contribute throughcollaboration, working closely with colleagues and leadership to maintain routines, respond to children’s needs, and uphold a positive team culture.

Be Yourself: You demonstrateself-awarenessin your interactions, adapting your approach to suit individual children and reflecting on how your support impacts their wellbeing.

Go Further: You showambitionby taking pride in your role, seeking ways to improve lunchtime routines, and contributing to the overall quality of care and education.

Financial Rewards: Salaries that match or exceed industry standards, reviewed annually. Includes performance-related bonuses and a £500 referral bonus.

Incredible Incentives: Regular events like our annual Christmas Party and Summer BBQ, plus daily lunches with a variety of options; completely free!

Career Growth Opportunities: Targeted talent mapping, professional development programmes, and 1-to-1 coaching to help youGo Furtherin your role.

Loyalty Rewards: Yearly increases in annual leave and recognition for your commitment through the Fennies Club, gift cards and commemorative plaques celebrating your length of service and our Be All Inspirit.

Well-being Focus: Access to our BUPA Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support, up to 33 days of annual leave, and childcare discounts available depending on your role.

What You Bring

Passion for Early Years Education: A genuine love for working with children and a commitment to providing the best start in life.

Knowledge of EYFS: A solid understanding of child development, the Birth to 5 Matters framework, and the EYFS curriculum.

Qualified & Experienced: A Level 2/3 qualification in Childcare and a minimum grade C/4 in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).

Build Strong Relationships: Form bonds with children and their families, ensuring each child feels secure and supported.

Team Player: Excellent communication skills, the ability to give and receive feedback, and a positive, proactive approach.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Fennies, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. A diverse workforce brings a wealth of perspectives, driving innovation and excellence. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Fennies Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and proof of identity will be required. In line with Safer Recruitment and Keeping Everyone Safe, we also carry out online searches for all shortlisted candidates, including Google and Social Media checks. Any relevant information found may be discussed during the interview process.