Nursery Lunchtime Assistant

Job description

About

Nursery Lunch Cover – Wellingborough

Part-Time | Immediate Start Available

20 hours per week (11am-3pm, Monday to Friday, all-year round)

From £12.71 per hour (dependant on qualifications)

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Lunchtime Assistant to join our welcoming team in Wellingborough. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands-on childcare experience who is passionate about early years education and creating a nurturing environment for young children to thrive.

While this position is open to unqualified applicants, previous experience working within a nursery, preschool, or early years setting is essential.

About the Role

As a Lunchtime Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will help deliver engaging activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, ensuring a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment for every child.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting the daily care and supervision of children aged 0–5

Assisting in planning and delivering age-appropriate activities

Promoting children’s social, emotional and physical development

Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, health and safety

Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues

Contributing to observations and learning journals where required

What We Offer

Competitive salary based on experience

Supportive and friendly working environment

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Clear progression pathways

Staff wellbeing initiatives

If you are committed to providing high-quality care and are ready to take the next step in your early years career, we would love to hear from you.

Apply online immediately to be considered – interviews are being arranged as applications are received.