Part-Time Nursery Lunchtime Assistant – Support Young Minds

About Early Years Ltd.; Gloucester; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

About Early Years Ltd. is seeking a Nursery Lunchtime Assistant in Gloucester for a part-time role. You will support nursery staff during lunchtime, help with meals and personal routines, and supervise children to ensure safety and well-being.

The role emphasizes caring, patient interaction, good communication, and the ability to work as part of a team while safeguarding children’s welfare. DBS check is required or willingness to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is desirable but not essential.
• An Enhanced DBS through Update Service or willingness to apply for one.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support nursery staff during lunchtime and busy periods.
• Assist children during mealtimes and encourage positive eating habits.
• Help children develop independence with eating, drinking and personal routines.
• Supervise children and ensure their safety and wellbeing at all times.
• Encourage positive behaviour and appropriate social interaction.
• Support children with their personal care needs where required.
• Help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming nursery environment.
• Engage with children through appropriate games, activities and conversation.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with children.
• Communicate effectively with nursery practitioners and other staff.
• Follow nursery policies, safeguarding procedures and health and safety guidelines.
• Support the wider nursery team where required.

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Caring and patient

Reliability

Job description

About Early Years Ltd. is seeking a Nursery Lunchtime Assistant in Gloucester for a part-time role. You will support nursery staff during lunchtime, help with meals and personal routines, and supervise children to ensure safety and well-being.

The role emphasizes caring, patient interaction, good communication, and the ability to work as part of a team while safeguarding children’s welfare. DBS check is required or willingness to apply.