At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children during lunchtime, creating a calm and enjoyable environment.
- Company: Join Fennies, a supportive nursery with a focus on child wellbeing.
- Benefits: Earn up to £14 per hour, plus performance-related bonuses and free meals.
- Other info: Enjoy team celebrations, wellbeing benefits, and opportunities for personal development.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in children's lives while enjoying flexible part-time hours.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed; just bring kindness and a passion for working with kids.
The predicted salary is between 14 - 14 £ per hour.
Kilnbrook House, Rose Kiln Lane Reading, RG2 0BY
Salary: Up to £14 per hour
Opportunity to earn a performance-related bonus
Monday to Friday, 11:15 am - 2:30 pm
Make a meaningful difference in a child’s day. At Fennies, our Lunchtime Teaching Assistants play an important role in creating a calm, safe and enjoyable environment for children during one of the most important parts of their day.
Whether you’re looking for flexible work, returning to childcare or starting your journey in early years, this is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive and rewarding environment.
Why join Fennies?
- We believe every role plays a vital part in creating exceptional nurseries – and that deserves recognition, support and development.
- Competitive salary and bonus
- Up to £14 per hour
- Opportunity to earn a performance-related bonus
- Work‑life balance
- Part‑time hours, ideal for work‑life balance
- Up to 20 days annual leave, increasing 1 day per year of service, plus bank holidays
- Wellbeing benefits and a supportive team culture
- Free daily meals from the Fennies Café
- Summer BBQs, Christmas events and company celebrations
- Recognition and reward through the Fennies Club long service awards
About the Role
As a Lunchtime Teaching Assistant, you’ll support children during lunchtime routines, helping to create a positive, calm and enjoyable experience.
You will:
- Support children during mealtimes, encouraging independence and good eating habits
- Help create a calm and nurturing environment during lunch and transition times
- Assist with supervising children indoors and outdoors
- Support children’s wellbeing, comfort and emotional needs
- Work closely with the team to maintain routines
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health, safety and hygiene
This is a rewarding role where you’ll make a real difference in children’s daily experience.
What we’re looking for
You don’t need previous nursery experience – we’ll provide the training you need. You’ll need to be caring, reliable and enjoy working with children and as part of a team.
You will:
- Have a genuine interest in working with children
- Be friendly, patient and supportive
- Enjoy working as part of a team
- Be reliable and motivated to learn new skills
- Ideally, have some experience working with children (formal or informal)
- Basic understanding of child development or early years (desirable)
- Most importantly, you bring kindness, enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
Safeguarding
Fennies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide proof of identity. In line with Safer Recruitment guidance, online searches (including social media) may be conducted for shortlisted candidates.
Lunchtime Teaching Assistant in Reading employer: Fennies Day Nurseries Ltd
At Fennies, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values every role in our nurseries, especially our Lunchtime Teaching Assistants. With a competitive salary, flexible part-time hours, and a supportive team culture, we offer numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth, alongside wellbeing benefits and fun company events. Join us in making a meaningful difference in children's lives while enjoying a rewarding work-life balance in a nurturing environment.
