Job Description

Location:

Banbury

Contract:

Permanent | Part-Time

Hours:

Weekdays over the lunchtime period (exact times to be discussed)

Salary:

Competitive, based on experience and qualifications

Are you kind, caring and passionate about supporting young children during their early years? Would you love to work in a nurturing and inclusive environment where your contributions truly matter?

We are currently seeking a dedicated

Lunchtime Assistant

to join our friendly and professional team at our

Banbury nursery

. This is a perfect opportunity for someone who wants to work part-time and make a real difference in the lives of children, whether you're experienced or just starting out in early years.

About Us

At

Nara Nurseries

, we believe every child deserves to feel valued, safe, and inspired. Our nurseries are vibrant, inclusive communities where children, families and educators come together to create a warm, supportive learning environment. We're passionate about providing the highest quality care and early education.

What You'll Do:

Help prepare and supervise children during mealtimes Support children's independence and social skills during lunch Ensure dietary requirements and food safety standards are met Assist with routines such as sleep and toileting Provide support to the wider team during lunch cover Ensure the environment is safe, clean and welcoming for children Contribute to creating a positive, respectful and inclusive atmosphere

What We're Looking For:

A passion for working with children and supporting their development Patience, positivity and strong communication skills A team player with a can-do attitude Previous experience in a childcare setting is desirable but

not essential

A relevant Early Years qualification (Level 2 or 3) is welcome, but

not required

What We Offer:

A welcoming and supportive team environment Sector-leading training and professional development Clear values and vision focused on inclusion, kindness and excellence The opportunity to truly make a difference each day

Safeguarding Statement

Nara Nurseries are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, families and teams. Our safer recruitment processes ensure thorough vetting of applicants. All applicants will be required to obtain a Criminal Records disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), which includes checks against the barred list.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Staff must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against them.

Our company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Nara Nurseries aims to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment than another applicant. Our recruitment procedures are reviewed regularly to ensure that individuals are treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities and we will always strive to ensure that the staffing levels reflect the community it serves.

Job selection criteria are also regularly reviewed to ensure that they are essential for the effective performance of the job and therefore justified on non-discriminatory grounds.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Casual dress Childcare Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Private medical insurance Store discount
Work Location: In person