Nursery Lunch Time Practitioner

Storal; Warrington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays + sick pay

Wellness Day

Childcare Discount

Funding

Enhanced maternity

Discounted gym memberships

Job summary

Storal’s Cherry Tree Nursery in Warrington is seeking a friendly Qualified Lunchtime Practitioner to supervise lunchtime sessions and support healthy eating habits for preschool children.

You will work 20 hours per week, 10am–2pm, Monday to Friday, with responsibilities including supervising lunch, promoting good manners, assisting with food service and maintaining a safe, inclusive dining environment for all children.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification or higher required.
• Experience with children is desirable but not essential.
• Friendly, reliable and enthusiastic.

Responsibilities

• Supervising children during lunch.
• Encouraging good table manners and positive social interaction.
• Assisting with food service and cleaning up after meals.
• Supporting safe and active play during break times.
• Promoting a safe and inclusive environment.

Skills

Caring and patient

Communication and teamwork

Engagement with children

Reliability and responsibility

Education

Level 2 and above

Job description

Remarkable Futures Start Here

Nursery: Cherry Tree, 73 Orford Ln, Warrington WA2 7BS

Hours:

Part time hours 20, 10am till 2pm Monday-Friday all year round

Qualification:

Level 2 and above

Salary:

Up to £13.30 depending on qualifications and experience

Hello, I’m Gemma, the Nursery Manager at Cherry Tree.

Our experienced team brings a wealth of early years knowledge, and we’re passionate about encouraging children to be inquisitive, imaginative, and confident learners. In our stimulating environment, children quickly develop a genuine love of learning and a curious mind.

We’re proud to have received the Health Together award from the Local Authority, recognising our commitment to providing healthy, nutritious, and balanced meals for all our children—supporting their wellbeing as well as their development.

About The Role

We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and enthusiastic Qualified Lunchtime Practitioner to join our team and help create a safe, happy, and enjoyable lunchtime experience for our children.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising children during lunch
• Encouraging good table manners and positive social interaction
• Assisting with food service and cleaning up after meals
• Supporting safe and active play during break times
• Promoting a safe and inclusive environment

What We’re Looking For

• A caring and patient nature
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to engage and support children positively
• Reliability and a responsible attitude

Benefits At a Glance

• Experience working with children (desirable but not essential)

For you -We get the basics right

Holidays, sick pay & personal Wellness Day

Family matters -

Balance starts at home

Childcare Discount + Funding, compassionate leave & enhanced maternity (and more)

Health & wellness -

Nourishing body & mind

Discounted gym memberships, spa days, fertility support & so much more.

Development -

Investing in your future

Micro-learning, financial stability tools & Storal Support Fund

Our community -

Growing together Termly inset days, team app & Storal Awards gathering.

We partner with world-leading third parties such as Pay Captain, Vitality, and Peppy.

And much much more