At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children during mealtimes, ensuring a calm and enjoyable experience.
- Company: Cold Harbour Nursery, known for its outdoor learning and nurturing environment.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, childcare discounts, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a friendly atmosphere with opportunities for career growth and fun events.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and make a positive impact on children's lives every day.
- Qualifications: Must have Level 2/3 Early Years Qualification and a love for outdoor learning.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 29500 £ per year.
Part-Time Lunchtime Assistant - MUST HAVE LEVEL 2/3 EARLY YEARS QUALIFICATION
20 hours per week | Monday–Friday, 11:00–15:00
Cold Harbour Nursery - Bletchley
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
- 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
- Provide Right to Work in the UK documentation
- Supply two satisfactory references
- Complete an enhanced DBS check prior to commencing employment
Benefits
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:
- Pay scales 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
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Cyclescheme
- Techscheme
- Length of Service awards
- Summer and Christmas parties
- Pay advances for when times are tough
- Employee assistance wellbeing programme
Qualified Lunchtime Assistant in Milton Keynes 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
