Lunchtime Teaching Assistant - Part-Time, Bonus Eligible

Fennies Day Nurseries Ltd; Richmond; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £14 per hour

Performance bonus

£500 referral bonus

Childcare discount

Job summary

Fennies Day Nurseries Ltd is seeking a Lunchtime Teaching Assistant to support children during lunch and help create a calm, enjoyable mealtime experience. You’ll work Monday to Friday, 11:15 am to 2:30 pm, with a salary up to £14 per hour and the potential for a performance-related bonus.

A friendly, supportive team and opportunities for childcare discounts are available. DBS checks and a welcoming family culture are part of our environment.

Qualifications

• You don’t need previous nursery experience – we’ll provide the training you need.
• Be caring, reliable and enjoy working with children and as part of a team.
• Have a genuine interest in working with children
• Be friendly, patient and supportive
• 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)

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

Job description

Fennies Day Nurseries Ltd is seeking a Lunchtime Teaching Assistant to support children during lunch and help create a calm, enjoyable mealtime experience. You’ll work Monday to Friday, 11:15 am to 2:30 pm, with a salary up to £14 per hour and the potential for a performance-related bonus.

A friendly, supportive team and opportunities for childcare discounts are available. DBS checks and a welcoming family culture are part of our environment.