Job Description

Early Years Assistant (Lunch Cover)

Raised in Bristol at Easton Community Centre

Part Time

18 hours per week

Salary:

12.60 per hour

Join the team at Raised in Bristol, a not-for-profit social enterprise providing the very best early years education whilst brightening the local landscape by investing in our community. We're looking for an Early Years Assistant to provide lunch cover from 9 am-3 pm, Wed-Fri, at our nursery, Raised in Bristol at Easton Community Centre.

The nursery is located in the vibrant community of Easton, just a 5-minute walk from Stapleton Road and Lawrence Hill Roundabout, both have regular bus links across Bristol, also only a 10-minute walk from Stapleton Road train station and is easily accessible from across the city by bike. There is also free on-street parking in the local area.

Why work with us?

We really value our expert team. As well as offering competitive pay for all roles in a friendly and supportive team, you'll receive lots of great benefits:

Competitive pay Annual pay reviews Paid lunch 1 hour break 50% off for your child in our nurseries Enhanced maternity pay Employer pension 'Refer a friend' bonus for introducing new team members to us 28 days holiday (inc bank holidays, FTE) Your Birthday off and an Annual Wellbeing Day (in addition to your annual leave) Plus 3 extra days off between Christmas and New Year 24/7 access to a remote GP for you and your family Career progression and training opportunities

What about you?

We're looking for a friendly, caring and organised individual to help the nursery team provide calm, efficient lunchtime sessions for the children and to provide cover - working and playing with the children, while the nursery team take their lunch breaks.

What you'll be doing

Day to day you'll be tasked with:

Setting up the dining area with crockery and cutlery ready for the children to use. Ensuring that lunch is ready and laid out for the children and nursery team to serve Clear away dirty crockery and cutlery. Prepare enough warm, wet flannels for children to clean their faces and hands. To clean tables and chairs. Occasionally helping with housekeeping - washing up, loading and unloading the dishwasher, cleaning the kitchen and doing laundry. Providing cover for the nursery team as they take their lunch breaks, working and playing with the children. You'll need to be aware of children's allergies and dietary requirements

You'll have (in line with Raised in Behaviours)

The ability to contribute to creating a welcoming, inclusive, collaborative and supportive environment Children's needs at the forefront of everything that you do A positive mindset, approaching tasks with a can-do-attitude A strong work ethic, setting a good example for others and supporting your team The want to make a difference, working in partnership positively with your team The want to be part of trying or suggesting new initiatives and ways of doing things High standards for yourself, team and the nursery A reflective mindset, open to feedback and ongoing self-improvement

What are you waiting for? Apply today!

Closing date: Friday 27th June 2025

As a part of our safer recruitment policy and commitment to safeguarding, we will require you to complete our application form directly on our website during the process. It's super easy to use and mobile-friendly. Apply here:

To find out more about working with us more visit our careers page on our website.

Raised In is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects everyone working with us to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.60 per hour

Expected hours: 18 per week

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Casual dress Childcare Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme
Schedule:

Day shift Flexitime Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Bristol BS5 6AW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Bristol BS5 6AW (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/06/2025