Leek Lunch time Assistant

Nursery Support Children 1st Leek Nursery School Nursery Lunch Time Practitioner

Remarkable Futures Start Here

Nursery: Children 1st Leek Nursery School, Buxton Road, Leek ST13 6NE

Hours: Part time: 20 hours, 10am till 2pm Monday-Friday all year round

Qualification: Level 2 and above

Salary: Up to £13.30 depending on qualifications and experience

Hi, I'm Nicola, the Nursery Manager at Buckinghams. With over 34 years of experience in early years-progressing from EY practitioner and room leader to nursery manager-I'm proud to lead a professional and dedicated team. Situated in a small market town, our nursery is a close-knit community where every child and family feels a strong sense of belonging. Our exciting outdoor space encourages exploration and active play, offering endless opportunities for discovery and learning. We also provide small group learning experiences tailored to each child's individual needs, supporting them to reach their full potential at their own pace. Interested to learn more? We'd love to hear from you-read on to find out what makes Buckinghams a special place.

About the Role

We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and enthusiastic Qualified Lunchtime Assistant to join our team and help create a safe, happy, and enjoyable lunchtime experience for our children.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising children during lunch
• Encouraging good table manners and positive social interaction
• Assisting with food service and cleaning up after meals
• Supporting safe and active play during break times
• Promoting a safe and inclusive environment

What We're Looking For

• Caring and patient nature
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to engage and support children positively
• Reliability and a responsible attitude
• Experience working with children (desirable but not essential)

Benefits at a glance

• Holidays, sick pay & personal Wellness Day
• Childcare Discount + Funding, compassionate leave & enhanced maternity (and more)
• Discounted gym memberships, spa days, fertility support & so much more.
• Micro-learning, financial stability tools & Storal Support Fund
• Termly inset days, team app & Storal Awards gathering.

We partner with world leading third parties such as Pay Captain, Vitality, and Peppy. And much much more.