Preschool Lunchtime assistant

Bretton Community Preschool - Preschool Lunchtime assistant

Are you looking for an exciting and challenging role? Do you see yourself as someone who can help a child achieve their full potential? If so, join our amazing team at Bretton Community Preschool.

We are looking for a caring, motivated and dedicated, Preschool Lunchtime assistant to join our team. You will play a key role in ensuring a safe, enjoyable, and smooth lunchtime experience for the children in our Preschool. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young children and wants to contribute to their well-being and development.

The position is temporary, fixed term until 18th July 2025. The hours of work are 11am pm, Monday to Friday. Term time only. The hourly rate is £12.21, plus a holiday allowance enhancement.

Our preschool is located in the heart of North Bretton with access to our local surroundings and amenities, with a bus route very close to the setting. Our preschool is purpose built and has an extensive outdoor space . We are very lucky to have a large setting with three spacious rooms with natural, high quality and stimulating resources with a capacity for 60 children. Each room has access to their own well equipped individual gardens to encourage lots of physical play and exploration.

We employ both full and part-time staff; our opening times are 8.30 – 3.00pm, 38 weeks a year and we are closed for public bank holidays.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and assist children during lunchtime, ensuring a positive mealtime experience.
• Encourage good table manners and promote healthy eating habits.
• Support children with feeding where necessary.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the lunch and play areas.
• Engage children in quiet activities after lunch, such as storytelling or calm play.
• Follow health and safety policies, including allergy awareness and first aid procedures.
• Work collaboratively with preschool staff to ensure a nurturing and supportive environment.

Requirements:

• A passion for working with young children.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, kindness, and a caring attitude.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of basic food hygiene and safeguarding (training can be provided).
• Previous experience in a childcare or school setting (desirable but not essential).

What can we offer?

In return, you will be rewarded with a career defining opportunity to impact on an ambitious and growing preschool that is committed to staff retention, development, and equality.

The opportunity to be appreciated, valued and respected for the hard work and commitment that each employee shows.

Development opportunities, that are encouraged and supported through several professional development approaches, including a thorough induction program, a high quality and varied training strategy, continuous development plan and regular reviewing and monitoring system.

A very Competitive salary above minimum wage, with regular pay reviews and Increased Pension contributions

Term time only with monthly paid annual leave entitlement, equating to 28 days paid holiday including bank holidays.

Continuous Professional Development

Long service days

Free Uniform

Free nearby parking

Located close to bus route

Cycle paths near by

Childcare at a reduced rate

Short term loans

A friendly supportive team & preschool manager

All Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) and provide two satisfactory references prior to their employment.

Closing date Friday 25th April 2025

If you would like an informal chat and to visit our setting, please give us a call to book on

Location: Watergall Children and Family Centre, Watergall, Bretton PE3 8NX.

Please request an application form via: Applications will be reviewed as submitted, Bretton Community Preschool withhold the right to withdraw the advert and/or interview suitable candidates before the specified closing date.

For an application form, job description and any further information please email Kirstien

Lipscombe at or call on

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract

Pay: From £12.21 per hour

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Childcare
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person