Nursery Lunchtime Assistant

Nala Global Ltd; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time hours

Supportive environment

Opportunity to develop EYFS experience

Job summary

Nala Recruitment is collaborating with a nursery to recruit a Lunchtime Assistant in Chipping Norton. The role focuses on supporting lunchtime routines, assisting with meals, and maintaining a calm, safe environment for children.

The ideal candidate will hold an Early Years Level 2 or 3 qualification, demonstrate a caring approach, good communication, teamwork and a genuine interest in child development.

Qualifications

• An Early Years qualification at Level 2 or Level 3.
• Caring and positive approach to working with children.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Patient, reliable and responsible approach.
• Genuine interest in supporting children’s care and development.
• Ability to create a safe and nurturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support children during lunchtime and meal times.
• Help children with eating and drinking where appropriate.
• Create a calm and positive environment during lunch.
• Support children with personal care and hygiene needs.
• Ensure children are supervised and safe at all times.
• Help maintain a clean, tidy and hygienic environment.
• Support the wider nursery team when required.
• Build positive relationships with children and colleagues.
• Follow health, safety and safeguarding procedures at all times.

Skills

Caring approach

Good communication

Teamwork

Patient and reliable

Interest in child development

Education

Early Years Level 2/3

Job description

Lunchtime Assistant

Location: Chipping Norton

Salary: 13.09ph to £13.70ph, depending on experience and qualifications

Hours: 11am-2pm, 15 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Nala Recruitment are currently working with a welcoming and supportive nursery who are looking for a Lunchtime Assistant to join their team.

This is a great opportunity for a caring and enthusiastic Early Years professional who enjoys working with young children and wants to play an important role in supporting their care and wellbeing during the lunchtime period.

The Role

• Supporting children during lunchtime and meal times
• Helping children with eating and drinking where appropriate
• Creating a calm and positive environment during lunch
• Supporting children with their personal care and hygiene needs
• Ensuring children are supervised and safe at all times
• Helping to maintain a clean, tidy and hygienic environment
• Supporting the wider nursery team where required
• Building positive relationships with children and colleagues
• Following health, safety and safeguarding procedures at all times

We’d love to talk to you if you have the following

• An Early Years qualification at Level 2 or Level 3
• A caring and positive approach to working with children
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A patient, reliable and responsible approach
• A genuine interest in supporting children’s care and development
• The ability to create a safe and nurturing environment

What’s on Offer

• Part-time lunchtime hours
• Competitive hourly rate
• Supportive working environment
• Opportunity to develop your Early Years experience
• A rewarding role working directly with young children
• Ongoing support from Nala Recruitment