Lunch Time Assistant

Nursery: Children 1st Newark Centre, Appletongate Newark NG24 1JY

Hours: Part time hours 20, Monday-Friday

Qualification : Level 3 and above

Hello, I’m Katie, the Nursery Manager at Newark Centre.

Before joining early years, I spent 8 years as an outdoor pursuits instructor, teaching jet skiing and powerboating—experiences that sparked my passion for teaching and inspiring others. I also spent two years travelling across America, working at summer camps, which further fueled my love for working with children.

Now, I’m proud to lead a wonderful team that I can always rely on to provide the best care and education for our children. We take great pride in creating a loving, caring environment that truly feels like a home from home.

Our children enjoy dedicated time in our spacious garden, engaging in outdoor activities that spark curiosity and learning. We also love supporting our community with regular trips to the local library and fun summer visits to the market square.

About The Role:

We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and enthusiastic Qualified Lunchtime Assistant to join our team and help create a safe, happy, and enjoyable lunchtime experience for our children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervising children during lunch
• Encouraging good table manners and positive social interaction
• Assisting with food service and cleaning up after meals
• Supporting safe and active play during break times
• Promoting a safe and inclusive environment

What We’Re Looking For:

✔ A caring and patient nature
✔ Good communication and teamwork skills
✔ Ability to engage and support children positively
✔ Reliability and a responsible attitude
✔ Experience working with children (desirable but not essential)

Why Join Us?

Benefits: Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount, and much much more. 

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