Location: Newark Nursery, 79 Appleton Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1LP
Hours: 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £13.10 per hour
Contract Type: Part-Time
Join Our Team!
Are you passionate about supporting children and helping to create a positive, safe and enjoyable mealtime experience?
We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Lunchtime Assistant to join our friendly team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to play an important role in supporting their wellbeing and development during lunchtime.
About the Role
As a Lunchtime Assistant, you will help ensure that children have a safe, enjoyable and well-supervised lunchtime. You will encourage positive behaviour, support children's independence and help maintain a calm and welcoming environment.
You will work closely with colleagues to ensure children's safety and wellbeing while promoting positive social interactions and healthy eating habits.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise children during lunchtime and play periods.
- Support children with their meals where required.
- Encourage positive behaviour and good manners.
- Promote safe and inclusive play both indoors and outdoors.
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children at all times.
- Assist with setting up and clearing dining areas.
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and setting policies and procedures.
- Report any concerns regarding children's welfare, behaviour or safety to the appropriate member of staff.
- Work effectively as part of the wider team.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- A caring, patient and positive attitude.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Understanding of the importance of safeguarding and child welfare.
- Reliability and punctuality.
Desirable
- Previous experience working with children.
- Experience within a nursery, school or childcare setting.
- Basic First Aid knowledge.
What We Offer
- Supportive and friendly working environment.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- A rewarding role making a real difference in children's daily experiences.
- Company pension scheme.
- Wellbeing support.
- 50% off childcare services (where applicable).
Apply Today!
If you are passionate about supporting children and would like to be part of a dedicated team that puts children at the heart of everything they do, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to [email protected].
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.
This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are 'spent' under the provisions of the Act and, in the event of employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.
Pay: £13.10 per hour
Work Location: In person
