At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children during mealtimes, ensuring a calm and enjoyable experience.
- Company: Join the friendly team at Cold Harbour Nursery, known for outdoor learning.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, 65% childcare discount, generous leave, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible hours with a supportive team and career development options.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's lives while enjoying outdoor play.
- Qualifications: Minimum level 2 Early Years Qualification and a passion for creative play.
The predicted salary is between 11.7 - 14.3 £ per hour.
20 hours per week | Monday–Friday, 11:00–15:00
We are looking for a Part-Time Lunchtime Assistant to join our friendly team at Cold Harbour Nursery.
About Cold Harbour Nursery
Our day nursery is adjoined to an outdoor learning centre that builds on our popular Forest School provision and reputation for Forest School training. One of our key priorities is outdoor play and learning, which is clearly evident at Cold Harbour, where the outdoor environment and play area are available to the children all day, every day. The nursery offers full and part-time care for up to 62 children from the age of four months to four years, and are open from 7.30am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The team strive to make the nursery a place where positive and close relationships with children and parents are welcomed and valued. They believe it is important to create a home from home experience where children feel happy, safe and secure, and as a result, thrive within our nursery. Our Nature Kindergarten hosts outdoor playschemes, bushcraft and forest school sessions, all year round. With an additional 16 term-time places available.
About the Role
As a Lunchtime Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting children during the middle of their day, helping to create a calm, safe and enjoyable mealtime experience.
Working hours:
- 20 hours per week
- Monday to Friday
- Approximately 11:00–15:00 each day
- All year round
What We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from candidates who are:
- Minimum level 2 Early Years Qualification
- Passionate, motivated and enthusiastic
- Interested in outdoor learning and creative play
- Keen to progress their personal career development
- Friendly, reliable and able to work as part of a team
Safer Recruitment
Successful applicants will be required to:
- Provide Right to Work in the UK documentation
- Supply two satisfactory references
- Complete an enhanced DBS check prior to commencing employment
As a thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to making Acorn a safe, nurturing and fun place for our children to be, we offer:
- Payscales that are competitive, transparent and reviewed annually
- 65% Childcare discount Pro-rata according to contracted hours
- Generous family leave
- Christmas closure
- 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (and the option to buy more)
- 4 dedicated training days and individual development plans
Qualified Lunchtime Assistant in Bletchley employer: Acorn Early Years Foundation
Acorn Early Years Foundation is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and nurturing work environment at Hedgerows Nursery in Milton Keynes. With competitive pay, generous annual leave, and substantial childcare discounts, we prioritise employee well-being and professional growth, making it a rewarding place for those passionate about child development to thrive as part of a dedicated team.
Contact Details:
Acorn Early Years Foundation Recruitment Team
