Crazy 4 Kids -
'Where the fun starts and the learning never ends'
We are looking for an energetic and vibrant lunch time assistant/ cleaner to support our nursery at Crazy 4 Kids Radstone in Brackley.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to bring their energy, creativity and sparkle, whilst taking responsibility for the overall cleanliness of the setting.
What can we offer you -
At Crazy 4 Kids we offer a number of employee benefits, recognising the crucial part you play in the lives of children and rewarding the difference you make. This includes -
- Competitive Rates of Pay - Ensuring your financial future and with annual pay reviews to ensure staff are rewarded for their hard work and commitment.
- Company Pension - It's never too early to start filling that retirement pot!
- Staff Discount - With children at the heart of everything we do, why should your own children miss out on all the fun?
- CPD - No goal is to high, and we are here to support you on your journey. Passionate about workforce development, we will support everyone to be their very best.
- Career Progression - From apprenticeships, all the way through to leadership and management. Ever thought about managing your own nursery? Start your journey here with us!
- Employee Assistance Programme - We recognise that mental health is crucial to everyone's overall health and wellbeing and is just as important is physical health. We offer 24/7 access to a Bupa telephone line ensuring round the clock support.
- Training - All staff receive a core training package during their probationary period ensuring all statutory training is complete. Upon successful completion a bespoke package will be created to ensure you have access to the training you need to develop your role. A companywide training day is provided each year, with lots to learn and new people to meet (and a really tasty lunch is provided).
- Wider Company Support - Crazy 4 Kids Brackley is part of a wider company with additional settings creating a perfect support network for all staff. Everyone is an individual and this is recognised at Crazy 4 Kids with all support 'packages' required created and tailored to the needs of each of its employees.
What Do We Need From You -
- A passion for children and making a difference - No formal qualification or experience is required for this role, however a desire to work within the Early Years environment, and a willingness to be creative and think on your feet is a must!
- 12 hours paediatric first aid - All staff hold a current certificate, however if this has expired, this training is offered as part of the initial core package.
- Relevant safeguarding/child protection training - This is also offered as part of the core training package, if required, but a willingness to update training regularly is a must.
- Undertake the relevant food safety training - For this role, food hygiene training isn’t just recommended—it’s essential. It ensures you have the knowledge and skills to handle food safely, maintain strict hygiene standards, and protect the health of the children and staff. By completing this training, you’ll help us stay compliant, uphold our reputation, and act with confidence and care
- Safer eating – we play a vital role in keeping the children in our care safe at mealtimes. This means always following hygiene rules, checking for and managing allergens, preparing and storing food correctly, and keeping eating areas clean. By working together, we make sure every child enjoys safe, healthy, and happy mealtimes
- Passion for cleanliness and organisation – We’re looking for someone who takes pride in creating and maintaining clean, well-organised environments. The ideal candidate will have a meticulous eye for detail, a proactive approach to keeping spaces clean, and the ability to organise our work areas for maximum efficiency. In this role, cleanliness and organisation aren’t just tasks — they’re essential to ensuring a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for the children and staff.
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Job Description and Details
Hours of Work/Salary Information
12pm-5pm Monday – Friday (25 hours) all year round, £16,523.00 annual income
Purpose of the Post
Supervise and support nursery children during the lunchtime period in an environment that is clean and meets appropriate Food Safety / Hygiene standards at all times. Undertake the daily cleaning of the nursery, ensuring thorough cleanliness throughout.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Provide lunch cover for staff lunches and supervise the children during the lunch period
- Help nursery children with a variety of tasks, including cutting up their food
- Follow our food hygiene and safer eating policies and procedures
- Be aware of children/ staff with allergies or specific dietary concerns, making relevant adjustments to food items
- Communicate with Nursery Manager / Owner on how to make improvements to the lunchtime period
- Clean the kitchen and Nursery areas, to maintain high hygiene standards
- Support with play activities and supervision during the lunchtime period
- Undertake relevant training for the role as identified in performance management meetings
- Attend monthly staff meetings
- To ensure a safe working environment in the nursery at all times
- Carry out any other duties within the range and scope of the post that may be required in order to meet service demands
Additional Information
A uniform and name badge will be provided
All posts are subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a full Crazy 4 Kids Application Pack.
The application deadline is 7th July 2026. Shortlisted applicants moving to the next stage of the application process will be contacted the following week. Crazy 4 Kids Ltd reserve the right to close this online vacancy at any stage prior to the application deadline.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have, even those considered to be ‘spent’. All applicants must hold a current DBS Certificate.
Pay: £16,523.00 per year
Work Location: In person
