Up to £24,000EntryFull Time
Nursery Lunch Cover – Walton on Thames
Part-Time | Immediate Start Available
20 hours per week (11am-3pm, Monday to Friday, all-year round)
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Lunchtime Assistant to join our welcoming team in Walton on Thames. 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.
As a Lunchtime Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting children’s 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.
Supporting the daily care and supervision of children aged 0–5
Assisting in planning and delivering age-appropriate activities
Promoting children’s 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
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.
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.
