Lunchtime Assistant
Role Overview
As a Lunchtime Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will help deliver engaging activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, ensuring a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment for every child.
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About the Role
As a Lunchtime Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will help deliver engaging activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, ensuring a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment for every child.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the daily care and supervision of children aged 0–5
- Assisting in planning and delivering age-appropriate activities
- Promoting children’s social, emotional and physical development
- Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, health and safety
- Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
- Contributing to observations and learning journals where required
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Supportive and friendly working environment
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Clear progression pathways
- Staff wellbeing initiatives
- If you are committed to providing high-quality care and are ready to take the next step in your early years career, we would love to hear from you.
- Apply online immediately to be considered – interviews are being arranged as applications are received.
What We’re Looking For
Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting
A genuine passion for childcare and early education
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A proactive and positive attitude
Good understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
Qualifications are not essential but highly desirable – we value experience, commitment and the right attitude above all else.
Qualifications
- Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting
- A genuine passion for childcare and early education
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A proactive and positive attitude
- Good understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
About Toad Hall Nursery
Private UK nursery group providing childcare and early education for children aged three months to school age.
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