We are looking for a part-time Lunchtime Assistant. Hours are 10.45am to 1.15pm on Monday to Thursday (term times only) until 22 July 2027. We need someone able to start by October.
Duties involve supervising children (aged 2 – 4) during Lunch Club and will include washing-up, setting up and cleaning tables and chairs, ensuring that hands are washed, encouraging children to manage their packed lunches independently, interacting with the children to make lunchtime a pleasant social occasion, clearing up at the end of lunch and helping children with toileting.
We need a competent responsible person. You should be flexible and a team player, happy to help out with whatever is needed. An appreciation of the need for confidentiality and a commitment to equal opportunities are essential. Most importantly you should enjoy working with young children, having an understanding of their needs and child development. Whilst not necessary, training in first aid, childcare, food hygiene or allergy awareness would be a great advantage.
E-mail [email protected] for further details and an application form.
Closing date: Friday 21 August 2026.
Interviews will be held in early September.
Parkside Pre-school is committed to equal opportunities and the safeguarding of children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose any convictions or orders made against them and be willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.75 per hour
Application question(s):
- Please confirm that you live within easy travel distance to Chingford, as you will only be working 2.5 hours per day. We have on street parking and are on the 97 bus route, it is also possible to reach Chingford by train from Liverpool Street. Yes/No
Work Location: In person
