Nursery Lunchtime Assistant - Nurseries - 56546 - Grade 2 in Birmingham

Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK

Full time starting salary is normally in the range £24,097 to £25,203

Grade: 2

Part Time (11.20 hours per week)

Permanent

Closing date: 31st January 2027

The role of the Nursery Lunchtime Assistant is to ensure that all children attending The Elms Day Nursery receive high quality care, are kept safe, and receive rich and stimulating play experiences which meet their individual needs and support all aspects and components of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. This role will entail light domestic duties as and when required in the playrooms.

Main Duties:

• Responsible for preparing and setting the tables and clearing them away.
• May work in all areas helping staff and children during mealtimes.
• Responsible for feeding the children and providing them the right amount of food according to age and weight.
• Responsible for feeding bottles and preparing meals for younger children.
• Assist the nursery team in providing appropriate play opportunities and have continuous interaction with the children under their supervision.
• Set out the room with toys and activities and arrange furniture for easier access.
• Work as part of a team or on an individual basis.

Personnel:

• Notify the Management Team of any concerns or issues regarding Company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a positive attitude at all times with children, parents, carers, visitors and work colleagues.
• Ensure confidentiality, where appropriate, is maintained.
• Work as a team with other team members and undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by line management.
• Actively participate in all self-development activities including appraisals, 1:1 meetings and interim performance reviews.

Training:

• Learn about and keep abreast of current developments in childcare and education policy and practice.
• Attend regular team meetings, planning meetings and undertake training as required.

Facilities:

• Ensure efficient and effective use of available resources reflecting diversity.
• Undertake shared responsibility for the premises, garden and equipment maintenance to meet Health and Safety/EYFS requirements.
• Ensure that the nutritional needs of the children are met and comply with Food Safety Regulations.

Health and Safety:

• Take responsible care for the Health and Safety of themselves and colleagues.
• Demonstrate the highest standard of hygiene and cleanliness of the children at all times.
• Ensure the premises and environment are safe, clean, tidy and well maintained.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience:

• Experience in working with children from birth to five years and behaviour management.
• Level 2 early years qualification.
• GCSE English Grade C or equivalent.
• A sound knowledge of child development from birth to five years.
• An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and statutory framework.
• An understanding of Health & Safety in the workplace.
• An understanding and commitment to Equal Opportunities and Child Protection procedures.
• A willingness to undertake relevant training such as First Aid.
• A genuine love of and enjoyment from working with children.
• Be both mentally and physically suitable to care for children.
• Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to write legibly.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Honest, reliable and flexible.
• A professional attitude and manner.
• An enthusiastic and energetic approach to work.

The post has no direct line management responsibility for other staff and no budgetary or financial responsibility.

You will be working in response to tasks set out by the nursery and complete activities as required during a shift but may also need to use your own initiative to prioritise children’s wellbeing and safety.

This role will interact with children and carers/parents from a range of backgrounds. DBS required.

The University is committed to safeguarding and promotes safe recruitment practice; therefore, all associated pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.