Lunchtime Assistant

• Lunchtime Assistant – Day Nursery
• Barleylands Farm Day Nursery | Part of Farm Day Nurseries
• Part-time | Monday to Friday | 11:00am–3:00pm

Make Lunchtime Part of the Adventure!

Are you looking for a part-time role working with children, where every day is a little different?

At Barleylands Farm Day Nursery, children get to learn, explore and play in a truly unique environment. Based at the award-winning Barleylands Farm in Billericay, our 96-place nursery offers nature-based play, outdoor learning and a child-led approach where children are encouraged to follow their curiosity.

We're looking for a friendly, caring and reliable Lunchtime Assistant to join our team and help make lunchtime a happy, positive part of the children's day.

If you're passionate about working with children, enjoy being part of a team and are looking for a weekday role with consistent hours, we'd love to hear from you.

Your Working Pattern

Monday to Friday - 11:00am–3:00pm

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a regular part-time role that fits around other commitments.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll provide valuable support to our nursery team during the lunchtime period, including:

✔ Helping to prepare and serve children's meals.

✔ Supporting children during mealtimes and helping where needed.

✔ Encouraging positive mealtime experiences.

✔ Cleaning and tidying dining and food preparation areas.

✔ Supporting colleagues across the nursery when required.

✔ Helping to maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment for the children.

Most importantly, you'll help ensure our children are well cared for, happy and supported throughout their lunchtime.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

✔ Caring, friendly and enthusiastic.

✔ Passionate about working with children.

✔ Reliable and responsible.

✔ A good team player.

✔ Experienced in childcare, ideally within a nursery setting.

✔ Ideally qualified to Level 2 or above in Early Years/Childcare.

A positive attitude and a genuine desire to make a difference to children's everyday experiences are just as important.

• Why You'll Love Working Here
• ⭐ 50% off childcare, including Holiday Camp, from day one
• ⭐ Wellbeing ambassadors in all our settings
• ⭐ Free lunches and drinks every day
• ⭐ WPA "NHS Top Up" – including a 24/7 helpline, private GP appointments and money back on healthcare expenses
• ⭐ Tastecard for all permanent staff
• ⭐ 28 days annual holiday, increasing with service up to 33 days
• ⭐ Refer a friend bonus of up to £500 per referral – with no limit on referrals
• ⭐ Open-door management policy across all our settings
• ⭐ Training courses and ongoing progression and development opportunities
• ⭐ Regular staff/team outings and celebrations
• ⭐ Free staff uniform, including an outdoor coat
• ⭐ Enhanced NEST Pension scheme
• ⭐ Monthly staff lotteries and Employee of the Month
• ⭐ Length of service awards and gifts
• ⭐ Staff awards ceremony with prizes worth up to £500
• ⭐ Staff summer BBQ and Christmas party
• ⭐ Extra "thank you" gifts throughout the year
• ⭐ Relocation packages
• ⭐ Cycle to work scheme
• ⭐ Free parking
• More Than Just Another Nursery

At Farm Day Nurseries, we believe children learn best when they can explore, discover and follow their own curiosity.

Our farm-based settings give children opportunities to experience nature and the outdoors every day – and our teams get to be part of that too.

We pride ourselves on being a supportive and transparent employer, with approachable management, opportunities to develop and a genuine focus on the wellbeing of our staff.

If you're looking for a rewarding part-time role where you can make a difference to children's everyday experiences, apply today and become part of the Farm Day Nurseries family.

Barleylands Farm Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.20-£15.20 per hour

Application question(s):

• Do you have a full and relevant Early Years qualification, level 2 or above?

Experience:

• Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)Work Location: In person