Nursery Lunchtime Assistant - Stoke Newington Nursery and Pre-School - Part Time

London Early Years Foundation (LEYF); London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading foundation dedicated to early years education as a Nursery Lunchtime Assistant in Hackney. This part-time role involves supervising meals for young children and supporting their activities in a nurturing environment. Enjoy competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and a supportive community culture focused on teamwork and development.

Benefits

Generous pension at 7%

70% discount on childcare fees

Up to 35 days off a year

Sector-leading parental leave

Support for training

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Ability to work all year round.
• Experience with children is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise meals and activities.
• Help soothe children to sleep.
• Tidy up efficiently.

Skills

Work ethic

Ability to safeguard children

Positive attitude

Reliability

Friendliness

Job description

Nursery Lunchtime Assistant - Part Time - Hackney, N16 - £11.44 per hour + benefits

Are you passionate about working with children? This could be the perfect role for you.

At London Early Years Foundation (LEYF), we operate 40 nurseries dedicated to providing the best start in life for children and their families. Our team is known for quality teaching, strong in-house training, and opportunities for promotion. Our nurseries foster a community atmosphere where teams support each other.

What’s in it for you?

• Comprehensive training, opportunities for promotion, and a competitive salary
• Generous pension scheme (7% employer contribution, 1% from you)
• 70% discount on childcare fees
• Up to 35 days off per year, including bank holidays, Christmas and New Year break, and your birthday (pro-rated for part-time hours)
• Sector-leading parental leave
• Additional benefits including wellbeing app access, shopping discounts, annual conference, and team celebration funds

About the Role

If you enjoy being around children and need a flexible job, this role might suit you. You will work part-time hours typically between 11:30 am and 2:30 pm, with nurseries open year-round.

Your duties will include supervising meals, tidying up, soothing children to sleep, and supporting activities for non-sleeping children.

No formal qualifications are required to start, but we can support you in obtaining necessary training if you wish to develop your skills further.

You Will Need

• The right to work in the UK
• Availability to work throughout the year
• A strong work ethic
• Ability to safeguard and protect children
• A positive, reliable, and friendly attitude

About The Nursery

Rated 'Good' by Ofsted, Fire Station Nursery and Pre-School provides early years education for children aged birth to 5 years. Located inside The Old Fire Station in Stoke Newington, near Rectory Road station, the nursery offers dedicated spaces for different age groups, including a cozy room for babies.

Children engage in activities like science, dialogic reading, cooking, yoga, and outdoor exploration at nearby Abney Park.

Apply Now

Contact our friendly recruitment team today. We look forward to hearing from you!