At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise and engage with children during lunchtime, ensuring a fun and safe environment.
- Company: Join a family-run nursery dedicated to caring for young children.
- Benefits: Earn £12.71/hour, enjoy flexible hours, and access training opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a beautiful countryside setting with ample parking and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Experience with children aged 0-5 and good communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 12.71 - 12.71 £ per hour.
Hours: 15 over 5 days, 11am - 2pm (alternative hours may be available for the right candidate)
Start Date: Open until filled
Locations: There are currently openings at the following locations: Farmoor OX2 9NT
Qualification: Familiarity with COSHH regulations is desirable.
Experience: A successful candidate will be confident looking after children aged 0-5.
Salary: Lunchtime Assistant - £12.71/hour + Benefits
Requires: See Safeguarding below
Responsible to: Team Leaders, Setting Management
Flexible working arrangement: We are looking for someone who can work 5 days a week, 11am to 2pm. Unfortunately, this is not a term-time only position.
As a lunchtime assistant your role will include:
- Supervising and engaging with the children for various periods during the nursery day, including throughout the lunchtime period.
- Supporting with the serving of the food, complying with dietary requirements and food hygiene standards.
- Supporting with the setting up, clearing up and cleaning up for the meal.
- Additionally helping out around snack times when on duty.
Training and other information: Training will be provided where necessary alongside our established mentoring programme. You will need your own transport as there are no public transport services to this address and Lower Road does not have a footpath. There is ample parking on site. Please be aware that this can be a physically demanding role. We expect high levels of professionalism from our staff. Good levels of interpersonal communication are necessary when working with other staff to plan cleaning routines around the children and the arrangements for the day.
Safeguarding: Willow Cottage is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be able to provide evidence of having the right to live and work in the UK and must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and DBS and barred lists checks.
Equal Opportunities: We are an equal opportunities employer. Please see our willow-cottage.com/jobs web site for further information.
Benefits:
- Competitive and regularly reviewed salary
- Flexible working arrangements
- Bonus annual leave for reliable attendance
- Bonus annual leave for long service
- Bonus annual leave for Christmas Shopping
- Scheme to purchase additional Annual Leave
- We support both in-house and external training
- We promote and support many internal career opportunities
- We are a family business promoting a caring, supportive environment and culture
- Refer a friend scheme
- Overtime rates
- There is ample free parking on our site
- Our staff are able to join the NEST pension scheme
- Beautiful countryside setting
- Air conditioning in each department
For more information about working for Willow Cottage please see our vacancies page.
Lunchtime Assistant Advert in Oxford employer: Willow Cottage Nurseries Ltd
Willow Cottage is an exceptional employer that prioritises a caring and supportive work environment for its staff. With flexible working arrangements, competitive salaries, and opportunities for professional growth through in-house and external training, we ensure our team feels valued and empowered. Located in a beautiful countryside setting, our nursery fosters a culture of collaboration and commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children, making it a rewarding place to work.
Contact Details:
Willow Cottage Nurseries Ltd Recruitment Team
