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Lunchtime Assistant

Toad Hall Nursery


Job Location:

Wellingborough - UK

Hourly Salary: GBP 12 - 12
Posted: 25 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 23 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job description

Nursery Lunch Cover Wellingborough
Part-Time Immediate Start Available

20 hours per week (11am-3pm Monday to Friday all-year round)

From 12.71 per hour (dependant on qualifications)

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Lunchtime Assistant to join our welcoming team in Wellingborough. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands-on childcare experience who is passionate about early years education and creating a nurturing environment for young children to thrive.

While this position is open to unqualified applicants previous experience working within a nursery preschool or early years setting is essential.

About the Role

As a Lunchtime Assistant you will play a key role in supporting childrens learning development and wellbeing. Working as part of a collaborative team you will help deliver engaging activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework ensuring a safe stimulating and inclusive environment for every child.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supporting the daily care and supervision of children aged 05

  • Assisting in planning and delivering age-appropriate activities

  • Promoting childrens social emotional and physical development

  • Maintaining high standards of safeguarding health and safety

  • Building positive relationships with children parents and colleagues

  • Contributing to observations and learning journals where required

What We Offer
  • Competitive salary based on experience

  • Supportive and friendly working environment

  • Ongoing training and development opportunities

  • Clear progression pathways

  • Staff wellbeing initiatives

If you are committed to providing high-quality care and are ready to take the next step in your early years career we would love to hear from you.

Apply online immediately to be considered interviews are being arranged as applications are received.

Job requirements
What Were Looking For
  • Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting

  • A genuine passion for childcare and early education

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

  • A proactive and positive attitude

  • Good understanding of safeguarding responsibilities

Qualifications are not essential we value experience commitment and the right attitude above all else.

On-site
  • Wellingborough
Operations
Full-time Permanent
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