Level 2​/Lunchtime Assistant

Overview

Level 2/3 Lunchtime Assistant

Hours:

4 hours a day (11:00am-3:00am), 20 hours per week. 28 days paid holiday including national bank holidays, which includes a whole week break over Christmas.

Salary:
Competitive based on experience. NEST pension scheme available.

Join Little Lattons Nursery as a Lunchtime Assistant to support the smooth running of the nursery during lunch hours. Responsibilities include providing lunch cover, meal preparation and supervising meals, maintaining a high standard of kitchen hygiene, and having an outstanding knowledge of allergens. You will work flexibly within the team to support lunch periods and contribute to a positive, safe environment for children.

Lunchtime Assistants may be qualified or unqualified but will need to obtain an enhanced DBS check, have an understanding of safeguarding children, health and safety regulations and food hygiene. A candidate who is passionate about a career in childcare, has some experience and has a good work ethic and positive attitude stands the best chance of being successful.

Little Lattons Nursery offers a friendly and supportive team. The nursery believes a child’s early development is pivotal to their next stage in education and implements educational strategies through fun activities to promote a love for learning.

As part of NET Academies Harlow, the nursery emphasises future development opportunities for staff, with a staff development programme supporting career progression.

• 50% childcare discount if places available
• Individual personal development programme for all staff
• A highly motivated staff team
• A caring and happy learning environment
• High expectations and excellent behaviour
• Personalised staff well-being programme
• Access to a dedicated Early Years consultant for ongoing support

We are looking for someone enthusiastic with a can-do attitude, with experience of working with children and undertaking observation, planning and assessment when required. A candidate who is passionate about a career in childcare, has some experience and has a good work ethic and positive attitude stands the best chance of being a successful addition to this expanding team.

What Ofsted says about NET Academies Trust:

“Strong and purposeful leadership is galvanising staff, raising expectations and transforming the culture of the school. Other senior leaders share your ambitious vision for the school."

“The executive headteacher has made an enormous contribution to the improvements in this school in the two and a half years that she has been in post. She uses the ‘fire in her belly’ and her very high aspirations to continually and doggedly pursue excellence in every aspect of school life. The executive headteacher has a very clear vision for the future development of the school, based on a thorough understanding of what works in education and how children learn.”

What our staff say about working at Little Lattons Nursery:

“I feel like it is an incredibly supportive working atmosphere where people want the best for one another and go out of their way to do their best for both staff and pupils. It is child centre nursery which is why I particularly love coming to work.”

“Staff and children feel that we are all part of one family that help and support each other.”

“I very much enjoy working for Little Lattons because I feel supported, valued and work with a great group of people.”

Potential applicants are welcome to visit the nursery. Please contact the school office by telephone on .

In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs cannot be accepted. NET Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the Safer Recruitment process all shortlisted applicants will be subject to social media checks. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.