Job Description

Lunchtime Assistant - Join the Ashbourne Day Nurseries Team

Location: Princes Risborough

Position: Part-Time, Permanent

Are you friendly, caring, and enjoy being around young children? Ashbourne Day Nurseries is looking for a Lunchtime Assistant to join our supportive and welcoming team. If you're looking for a rewarding part-time role and want to be part of a nurturing environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About Us

At Ashbourne Day Nurseries, we provide high-quality care and education for children in a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment. Since 2008, we've grown from our first nursery in Oxley Park, Milton Keynes, into a group of nurseries that are unique in their settings, whether purpose-built, on a farm, or in listed buildings.

We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, ensuring that children have the best start in life. Our team is dedicated to providing a fun and creative atmosphere for the children, and we are looking for a Lunchtime Assistant who shares our passion and commitment.

Your Role as a Lunchtime Assistant

As a Lunchtime Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting children and staff during the busy lunchtime period. You'll help ensure that mealtimes are safe, relaxed, and enjoyable for the children in our care.

What You'll Be Doing

Helping to set up and clear away lunch areas

Assisting children during meals, encouraging healthy eating and good table manners

Supervising children and ensuring a safe and happy lunchtime environment

Supporting children with feeding if needed

Following all health, safety, and safeguarding policies

About You

A kind, caring, and responsible nature

A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team

Good communication skills with both children and adults

Reliable, punctual, and flexible

Experience with young children is helpful, but not essential

A desire to work in a fun and supportive environment

What We Offer

On-the-job training and support - no qualifications needed

A friendly and supportive team

A positive and nurturing environment

Opportunities to progress in your childcare career if desired

Ashbourne Day Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.35 per hour

Benefits:

Additional leave Childcare Company pension Employee discount
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person