Lunchtime Teaching Assistant
Role Overview
As a Lunchtime Teaching Assistant, you’ll support children during lunchtime routines, helping to create a positive, calm and enjoyable experience.
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Why join Fennies?
We believe every role plays a vital part in creating exceptional nurseries – and that deserves recognition, support and development.
Competitive salary and bonus
- Up to £14 per hour
- Opportunity to earn a performance-related bonus
- £500 referral bonus
- Childcare discount
Work-life balance
Part-time hours, ideal for work-life balance
Up to 20 days annual leave, increasing 1 day per year of service, plus bank holidays
Consistent weekday schedule
Wellbeing benefits and a Supportive team culture
- BUPA Wellbeing Support
- Free daily meals from the Fennies Café
- Summer BBQs, Christmas events and company celebrations
- Recognition and reward through the Fennies Club long service awards
About the Role
As a Lunchtime Teaching Assistant, you’ll support children during lunchtime routines, helping to create a positive, calm and enjoyable experience.
You will
Support children during mealtimes, encouraging independence and good eating habits
Help create a calm and nurturing environment during lunch and transition times
Assist with supervising children indoors and outdoors
Support children’s wellbeing, comfort and emotional needs
Work closely with the team to maintain routines
Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health, safety and hygiene
This is a rewarding role where you’ll make a real difference in children’s daily experience.
What we’re looking for
You don’t need previous nursery experience – we’ll provide the training you need. You’ll need to be caring, reliable and enjoy working with children and as part of a team.
You will:
Have a genuine interest in working with children
Be friendly, patient and supportive
Enjoy working as part of a team
Reliable and motivated to learn new skills
Ideally, some experience working with children (formal or informal)
Basic understanding of child development or early years (desirable)
Most importantly, you bring kindness, enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
Become part of the Fennies DNA
We’re family-owned and family-run; this guides our culture, our decision-making, and what it feels like to be part of our team. We have a strong sense of community, with connections that bring us together and the systems and processes that mean our educators can focus on what they do best. Quality matters to us – starting with our people and curriculum - through to our beautiful buildings and inspiring environments. We’re investing in Fennies, in our teams, and into the education we provide our children. Our People Promise inspires us to build the kind of culture that is ambitious, passionate and supportive. We provide the environment where you can:
Be Yourself
Come Together
Be All In
Go Further
If this sounds like you, or you just want to know more about what it means to be part of the Fennies family, make contact with us today for a chat.
Take your next steps with Fennies
Our friendly Talent Recruitment team are here to answer any questions you may have about Fennies – call us to discuss the role, or if you’re just curious about what it’s like to work at Fennies, let us know, and we’ll be happy to answer any questions. Our Talent Recruitment team can be contacted by:
Phone: 0208 770 3222
By email: [email protected]
Or by making an application: https://fennies.com/contact-us
Diversity and Inclusion
At Fennies, we celebrate diversity and believe inclusive teams create stronger learning environments for children. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
Safeguarding
Fennies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide proof of identity. In line with Safer Recruitment guidance, online searches (including social media) may be conducted for shortlisted candidates.
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About Fennies Day Nurseries
UK private nursery operator providing early-years education and childcare for children under five.
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