Lunchtime Assistant at Nursery Supplies in Hitchin, England, GB

Nursery Lunch Cover – Hitchin 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 Hitchin. 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 and priority will be given to qualified practitioners.

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

What We Offer

• 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.

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What We’re Looking For

• 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 but highly desirable– we value experience, commitment and the right attitude above all else.