Nursery Assistant – Childcare and Kitchen Support (Part-time)
Company: Childrens Day Care Company Ltd. t/a The Butterfly Patch Nurseries
The Butterfly Patch Hampton Court is looking for a friendly, reliable Nursery Assistant to join our team in KT8 9HF. This is a varied role combining support for children with practical kitchen duties.
Working alongside our nursery team, you will help provide a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment, support play and daily routines, and help keep the nursery clean and organised. You will also prepare food, snacks and meals for the children, serve food, wash up and keep the kitchen clean, following food hygiene procedures and children’s dietary and allergy requirements. Food preparation and kitchen support are a regular part of this role.
Hours: approximately 9am–2.30pm, Monday to Thursday (22 hours per week).
Pay: £8.00–£12.91 per hour, depending on age, skills and experience, with at least the applicable National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage paid.
The Butterfly Patch is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and the required recruitment checks.
A warm, caring approach and an interest in working with young children. Reliability, teamwork and clear communication. Willingness to undertake both childcare support and kitchen duties, including food preparation, washing up and cleaning. Ability to follow safeguarding, food hygiene, allergy and dietary procedures carefully. Previous nursery or catering experience and a food hygiene qualification would be helpful.
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Nursery Assistant – Childcare and Kitchen Support (Part-time)
Company: Childrens Day Care Company Ltd. t/a The Butterfly Patch Nurseries Salary: £8 to £13 an hour Hours: Part-time Location: KT8 9HF Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 29 Oct 2026 Closing date: 28 Nov 2026
Summary
The Butterfly Patch Hampton Court is looking for a friendly, reliable Nursery Assistant to join our team in KT8 9HF. This is a varied role combining support for children with practical kitchen duties.
Working alongside our nursery team, you will help provide a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment, support play and daily routines, and help keep the nursery clean and organised. You will also prepare food, snacks and meals for the children, serve food, wash up and keep the kitchen clean, following food hygiene procedures and children’s dietary and allergy requirements. Food preparation and kitchen support are a regular part of this role.
Hours: approximately 9am–2.30pm, Monday to Thursday (22 hours per week).
Pay: £8.00–£12.91 per hour, depending on age, skills and experience, with at least the applicable National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage paid.
The Butterfly Patch is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and the required recruitment checks.
Essential requirements
A warm, caring approach and an interest in working with young children. Reliability, teamwork and clear communication. Willingness to undertake both childcare support and kitchen duties, including food preparation, washing up and cleaning. Ability to follow safeguarding, food hygiene, allergy and dietary procedures carefully. Previous nursery or catering experience and a food hygiene qualification would be helpful.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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Nursery Assistant – Childcare and Kitchen Support (Part-time) employer: Childrens Day Care Company Ltd. t/a The Butterfly Patch Nurseries
The Butterfly Patch Nurseries is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture where you can thrive alongside our experienced Early Years team. With flexible zero-hours contracts, we provide meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth in a nurturing environment, making it an ideal place for those passionate about early childhood development.
Contact Details:
Childrens Day Care Company Ltd. t/a The Butterfly Patch Nurseries Recruitment Team
