Lunchtime Teaching Assistant St Augustines in Croydon

Job Title: Nursery Lunch Cover

Location: 1a St. Augustines Ave South Croydon CR2 6BA

Salary: Up to 13 per hour

Hours: Monday – Friday 11:15 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Reports to: Room Leader/Nursery Manager

What You\’ll Be Doing

• Be All In: You bring commitment to creating a calm, safe and nurturing lunchtime experience ensuring children are well cared for and supported during this important part of their day.
• Come Together: You contribute through collaboration working closely with colleagues and leadership to maintain routines, respond to children\’s needs and uphold a positive team culture.
• Be Yourself: You demonstrate self‑awareness in your interactions, adapting your approach to suit individual children and reflecting on how your support impacts their wellbeing.
• Go Further: You show ambition by taking pride in your role, seeking ways to improve lunchtime routines and contributing to the overall quality of care and education.

Benefits & Perks

• Financial Rewards: Salaries that match or exceed industry standards, reviewed annually, including performance‑related bonuses and a £500 referral bonus.
• Incredible Incentives: Regular events such as our annual Christmas Party and Summer BBQ, plus daily lunches with a variety of options – completely free!
• Career Growth Opportunities: Targeted talent mapping, professional development programmes and 1‑to‑1 coaching to help you go further in your role.
• Loyalty Rewards: Yearly increases in annual leave and recognition for your commitment through the Fennies Club gift cards and commemorative plaques celebrating your length of service.
• Well‑being Focus: Access to our BUPA Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support, up to 33 days of annual leave and childcare discounts available depending on your role.

What You Bring

• Passion for Early Years Education: A genuine love for working with children and a commitment to providing the best start in life.
• Knowledge of EYFS: A solid understanding of child development, the Birth to 5 Matters framework and the EYFS curriculum.
• Qualified & Experienced: A Level 2/3 qualification in Childcare and a minimum grade C (or 4) in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Build Strong Relationships: Form bonds with children and their families, ensuring each child feels secure and supported.
• Team Player: Excellent communication skills, the ability to give and receive feedback and a positive proactive approach.

Diversity & Inclusion: At Fennies we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. A diverse workforce brings a wealth of perspectives, driving innovation and excellence. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Fennies Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and proof of identity will be line with Safer Recruitment and Keeping Everyone Safe; we also carry out online searches for all shortlisted candidates including Google and Social Media checks. Any relevant information found may be discussed during the interview process.

Employment Type

Hourly

Experience

Years

Vacancy

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