At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise and support children during lunchtime, promoting healthy eating and positive behaviour.
- Company: Join the warm and nurturing team at Willow Tree Nursery, part of Storal.
- Benefits: Up to £14.21 per hour, childcare discounts, wellness days, and performance bonuses.
- Other info: Flexible hours, great career development opportunities, and a community-focused workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying a fun and supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Early Years qualification Level 2/3 preferred; experience with young children is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 14.21 - 14.21 £ per hour.
Nursery: 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.
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:
- 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 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 Termly inset days, team member app and Storal Awards
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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.
Early Years Educator Lunch cover in London employer: Storal
At Storal's Willow Tree Nursery, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values individuality and fosters a nurturing environment for both children and staff. With competitive pay, generous benefits including a childcare discount and wellness days, and a strong commitment to professional development, we empower our team to thrive while making a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners. Join us in creating a supportive community where your unique contributions are celebrated and your growth is prioritised.
