Job Description
Lunchtime Assistant
Willow Cottage Nurseries are seeking a person to assist in keeping our nurseries clean and operating effectively, as well as providing additional cover for our nursery teams looking after the children during busy periods.
Hours – 15 over 5 days
11am - 14.00pm (alternative hours may be available for the right candidate)
Start Date – Open until filled
Locations - There are currently openings at the following locations
- Farmoor OX2 9NT
Qualification – Familiarity with COSHH regulations is desirable.
Experience – A successful candidate will be confident looking after children aged 0-5.
Salary
Lunchtime Assistant - £12.71/hour + Benefits
Requires - See Safeguarding below
Responsible to – Team Leaders, Setting Management
Flexible working arrangement
We are looking for someone who can work 5 days a week, 11am to 2pm. Unfortunately, this is not a term-time only position.
As a lunchtime assistant your role will include –
- Supervising and engaging with the children for various periods duing the nursery day, including throughout the lunchtime period.
- Supporting with the serving of the food, complying with dietary requirements and food hygiene standards.
- Supporting with the setting up, clearing up and cleaning up for the meal
- Additionally helping out around snack times when on duty
Training and other information
Training will be provided where necessary alongside our established mentoring programme.
You will need your own transport as there are no public transport services to this address and Lower Road does not have a footpath. There is ample parking on site.
Please be aware that this can be a physically demanding role.
We expect high levels of professionalism from our staff.
Good levels of interpersonal communication are necessary when working with other staff to plan cleaning routines around the children and the arrangements for the day.
Safeguarding
Willow Cottage is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants must be able to provide evidence of having the right to live and work in the UK and must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and DBS and barred lists checks.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer. Please see our willow-cottage.com/jobs web site for further information.
To apply for this job please use the green 'Apply' button above
Benefits
Competitive and regularly review salary
Flexible working arrangements
Bonus annual leave for reliable attendance
Bonus annual leave for long service
Bonus annual leave for Christmas Shopping
Scheme to purchase additional Annual Leave
We support both inhouse and external training
We promote and support many internal career opportunities
We are a family business promoting caring, supportive environment and culture
Refer a friend scheme
Overtime rates
There is ample free parking on our site
Our staff are able to join the NEST pension scheme
Beautiful countryside setting
Airconditioning in each department
For more information about working for Willow Cottage please see our vacancies page
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