Job Description

About us:

For over 35 magical years, Seymour House day nurseries have been dedicated to providing a beyond brilliant nursery experience, where families get nothing but the best.

Salary:

12.21 - 12.60ph

Location:

The newest and biggest addition to our Seymour House Family! Set in the heart of the wonderful Chesterwell community and close by to the Northern Gateway, Colchester Train Station and Colchester General Hospital, our brand-new, purpose-built setting provides a perfect, nurturing space for local families and commuters alike.

The magic you'll bring:

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact each day? We have a fantastic opportunity for a

Lunchtime Assistant

to join our vibrant, passionate team!

In this role, you'll help create a warm, nurturing environment where young children can thrive. Your enthusiasm and commitment will support every child in discovering their potential through daily learning and play. You'll also play a key part in keeping our shared spaces clean, safe, and welcoming for all.

If you're caring, energetic, and excited about early childhood development, we'd love to hear from you!

All the benefits:

Competitive salaries Up to 31 days holiday Excellent career progression Childcare discount Free life coaching in our Dream Academy Financial wellbeing service Glamourous annual awards evening Social events throughout the year Recommend a friend bonus Further qualification opportunities Leadership investment training Funded training courses available in specialist EY subjects

What you'll need to join the fun

You must be a UK or EEA citizen or have lived in the UK for the past 3 years. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, funded by Seymour House, to share in our commitment to safeguarding children. An enhanced check is completed and regularly updated through the Disclosure and Barring Service. No formal qualifications are required, just the desire to provide the very best care to young children.
This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Seymour House actively promotes equal opportunities and are committed to equality and diversity for all our children and staff. Applicants will be considered on merit only, irrespective of race, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or belief.

A copy of the Company's Equal Opportunities Policy and Disclosure Information Policy is available on request.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21-12.60 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Company events Cycle to work scheme Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person