Lunchtime Assistant

**Crazy 4 Kids -**

**'**_Where the fun starts and the learning never ends'_

We are looking for an energetic and vibrant lunchtime assistant to support our growing nursery at Crazy 4 Kids Marie Weller in Towcester.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to bring their energy, creativity and sparkle, to supervise, support and engage with children over the busy lunchtime period.
- **What can we offer you -**_

At Crazy 4 Kids we offer a number of employee benefits, recognising the crucial part you play in the lives of children and rewarding the difference you make. This includes
- **Competitive Rates of Pay - **Ensuring your financial future and with annual pay reviews to ensure staff are rewarded for their hard work and commitment.
- **Company Pension****:

- **It's never too early to start filling that retirement pot
- **Staff Discount - **With children at the heart of everything we do, why should your own children miss out on all the fun?
- **CPD - **No goal is to high, and we are here to support you on your journey. Passionate about workforce development, we will support everyone to be their very best.
- **Career Progression - **From apprenticeships, all the way through to leadership and management. Ever thought about managing your own nursery? Start your journey here with us
- **Employee Assistance Programme - **We recognise that mental health is crucial to everyone's overall health and wellbeing and is just as important is physical health. We offer 24/7 access to a Bupa telephone line ensuring round the clock support.
- **Training - **All staff receive a core training package during their probationary period ensuring all statutory training is complete. Upon successful completion a bespoke package will be created to ensure you have access to the training you need to develop your role. A company wide training day is provided each year, with lots to learn and new people to meet (and a really tasty lunch is provided).
- **Wider Company Support - **Crazy 4 Kids Marie Weller is part of a wider company with additional settings creating a perfect support network for all staff. Everyone is an individual and this is recognised at Crazy 4 Kids with all support 'packages' required created and tailored to the needs of each of its employees.
- **What Do We Need From You -**_
- **A passion for children and making a difference** - No formal qualification or experience is required for this role, however a desire to work within the Early Years environment, and a willingness to engage in creative, messy and imaginary play is a must
- **12 hours paediatric first aid** - All staff hold a current certificate, however if this has expired, this training is offered as part of the initial core package.
- **Relevant safeguarding/child protection training** - This is also offered as part of the core training package, if required, but a willingness to update training regularly is a must.
- **Creative, Fun and Vibrant Personality - **It is important that you enjoy your job and have fun. Children grow and learn when they are engaged and having fun. The same goes for us adults. We want your personality to shine and for you to love your job. Dress up as a pirate or a princess, get stuck into the mud kitchen or dive into the water tray. Let Crazy 4 Kids and our amazing children and families take you on adventures you have only ever dreamed off.
- **Your Adventure Starts Here.....**_

**Job Description and Details**
- **Hours of Work**_

10 hours, Monday - Friday, 38 weeks per year.
- **Purpose of the Post**_

Supervise and support nursery children during the lunchtime period in an environment that is clean and meets appropriate Food Safety / Hygiene standards at all times. Undertake cleaning of the nursery/ dining room as required.
- **Roles and Responsibilities**_
- Prepare and set up for the lunchtime period ensuring a clean, safe environment for children to eat
- Help nursery children with a variety of tasks, including cutting up their food
- Be aware and support with meeting the requirements of the Safer Food Better Business for Caterers guidance as stated by Environmental Health, facilitating Environmental Health Inspections
- Be aware of children/ staff with allergies or specific dietary concerns, making relevant adjustments to food items
- Communicate with Nursery Manager / Owner on how to make improvements to the lunchtime period
- Clean the kitchen and Nursery areas, to maintain high hygiene standards
- Support with play activities and supervision during the lunchtime period
- Undertake relevant training for the role as identified in performance management meetings
- Attend monthly staff meetings
- To ensure a safe working environment in the nursery and eating areas at all times
- Carry out any other duties within the range and scope of the post that may be required in order to meet service demands
- **Additional Information**_

A uniform and name badge will be provided
- Shortlisted applicants will be required to com