At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise and support children during lunchtime, promoting healthy habits and positive behaviour.
- Company: Join the vibrant Willow Tree London nursery team dedicated to early years education.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, childcare discounts, wellness days, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible part-time hours, perfect for students looking to gain valuable experience.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a fun, nurturing environment.
- Qualifications: Early Years qualification preferred; experience with young children is a plus.
Willow Tree London, E17 9AA
Hours: Part Time, Monday to Friday, 11am to 2pm
Salary: Up to £14.21 per hour based on qualification and experience
Benefits: Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount, wellness day and much more.
Who & What is Storal?
It’s our collective group of Nurseries that we are happily a part of here at Willow Tree. Storal stands for high quality outcomes for children and are passionate about Early Years. Bringing your whole self is a must; we encourage it all. Your unique self is what makes our Nursery even better.
Willow Tree's Purpose
To give children healthy foundations in fantastic settings, helping them build the confidence and resilience that will set them up for success later in life.
How you’ll spend your time here
As a Lunch time assistant you will be a key part of keeping our children safe, loved and inspired to learn. Key activities include:
- Supervise children during lunchtime, ensuring they are seated safely
- Support and encourage positive behaviour at the table
- Promote healthy eating habits and good oral health
- Encourage children to eat independently and try different foods
- Ensure children follow hygiene routines, including washing hands
- Create a calm, friendly, and enjoyable lunchtime environment
- Assist children who need help with eating or managing their meals
- Monitor behaviour and ensure a safe, respectful atmosphere
- Communicate with parents when needed, providing feedback on eating or behaviour
- Help tidy up after lunch and ensure the dining area is clean
- Support children in transitioning to their next activity after lunchtime
We’d love to talk to you if you have the following:
- An Early Years qualification at Level 2/3 (not essential but desirable)
- Experience of working with all age groups within Early Years settings
- Knowledge of the EYFS framework would be advantageous
The Team & Environment
You’ll be joining the Nursery team, who have an incredibly important job of supporting children’s development. You’ll be a key part of every child’s journey, keeping our children safe, loved and inspired through play-based learning. Our nurseries are warm and nurturing environments that not only support children to be ready for school but also equip them with all the life skills they need to flourish and succeed.
Benefits for You
- Enhanced holidays, paid sick pay, extra wellness day off (yearly) and access to your pay before payday with PayCaptain
- Childcare Discount + Funding, compassionate leave & enhanced maternity leave
- Nourishing body & mind partnerships with Vitality & Peppy; fertility & menopause support, gym discount, free movie tickets
- Investing in your future with micro-learning, financial stability tools & the Storal Support Fund
- Growing together with termly inset days, team member app and Storal Awards
Not everything fits in a job advert. Click apply today, don’t worry if your CV isn’t perfect just send us what you have and we’ll work out the rest later. Storal sets the highest of standards when it comes to safeguarding, the welfare of children and creating a work environment that encourages feedback, discussion, and resilience. We take our role in the safety of children, our families and our team extremely seriously. As governed by the EYFS, we have a designated safeguarding lead in each setting and all staff (and volunteers) complete thorough compliance checks prior to employment including employment references & DBS.
Willow Tree London employer: Storal Learning Ltd
Willow Tree London is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of both its staff and the children in their care. With a nurturing work culture, competitive benefits including a performance-related bonus and childcare discounts, and a strong commitment to employee growth through training and wellness initiatives, Willow Tree fosters an environment where individuality is celebrated and professional development is encouraged. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of children while enjoying a supportive community in the heart of E17.
