Qualified Lunchtime Assistant

Acorn Early Years Foundation; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Payscales competitive

65% childcare discount pro-rata

Generous family leave

Christmas closure

25 days annual leave + BH

4 training days and development plans

Job summary

Acorn Early Years Foundation’s Cold Harbour Nursery in Bletchley is seeking a Part-Time Lunchtime Assistant to join a friendly team. You will help supervise children during mealtimes, supporting a calm, safe and enjoyable dining experience.

Open 7.30am–6.15pm, the setting emphasises outdoor learning and Forest School activities. The role offers 20 hours per week, with a focus on lunchtime coverage across term time and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 Early Years Qualification.
• Passionate and enthusiastic with outdoor learning interest.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Keen to progress career development.
• Friendly and reliable in a nursery setting.

Responsibilities

• Support children during lunchtime to create a calm, safe, and enjoyable mealtime experience.
• Assist with setting up and clearing away after meals and ensuring cleanliness.
• Collaborate with staff to help children settle and engage in positive mealtime routines.

Skills

Outdoor learning

Teamwork

Passionate and enthusiastic

Personal career development

Friendly and reliable

Education

Level 2 Early Years Qualification

Job description

20 hours per week | Monday–Friday, 11:00–15:00
Cold Harbour Nursery - Bletchley

We are looking for a Part-Time Lunchtime Assistant to join our friendly team at Cold Harbour Nursery.

About Cold Harbour Nursery

Our day nursery is adjoined to an outdoor learning centre that builds on our popular Forest School provision and reputation for Forest School training.One of our key priorities is outdoor play and learning, which is clearly evident at Cold Harbour, where the outdoor environment and play area are available to the children all day, every day.

The nursery offers full and part-time care for up to 62 children from the age of four months to four years, and are open from 7.30am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.

The team strive to make the nursery a place where positive and close relationships with children and parents are welcomed and valued. They believe it is important to create a home from home experience where children feel happy, safe and secure, and as a result, thrive within our nursery.

Our Nature Kindergartenhosts outdoor playschemes, bushcraft and forest school sessions, all year round. With an additional16 term-time places available.

About the Role

As a Lunchtime Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting children during the middle of their day, helping to create a calm, safe and enjoyable mealtime experience.

Working hours:

• 20 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• Approximately 11:00–15:00 each day
• All year round

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates who are:

• Minimum level 2 Early Years Qualification
• Passionate, motivated and enthusiastic
• Interested in outdoor learning and creative play
• Keen to progress their personal career development
• Friendly, reliable and able to work as part of a team

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Successful applicants will be required to:

• Provide Right to Work in the UK documentation
• Supply two satisfactory references
• Complete an enhanced DBS check prior to commencing employment

As a thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to making Acorn a safe, nurturing and fun place for our children to be, we offer:

• Payscales that are competitive, transparent and reviewed annually
• 65% Childcare discount Pro-rata according to contracted hours
• Generous family leave
• Christmas closure
• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (and the option to buy more)
• 4 dedicated training days and individual development plans