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Lunch time assistant in Newark

On-site in Newark·Part-time·Added today (last checked 4 Nov)

Storal

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Our summary

Salary
£12.90 an hour
Contract
Part-time

Skills

Storal is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Newark.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Qualification : Must hold Level 2 and above in Childcare

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Salary £12.90ph to £13.30ph Salary will depend on Qualification and experience

For you - We get the basics right enhanced holidays, paid sick pay, extra wellness day off (yearly) and you can access your pay before payday with PayCaptain

Family matters - Balance starts at home Childcare Discount + Funding, compassionate leave & enhanced maternity leave

Health & wellness - Nourishing body & mind Partnerships with Vitality & Peppy; fertility & menopause support, gym discount, free movie tickets

Development - Investing in your future with micro-learning, financial stability tools & the Storal Support Fund

Our community -Growing together Termly inset days, team member app and Storal Awards

The role

Remarkable Futures Start Here

Nursery: Children 1st Newark, Muskham Road, Newark NG24 1DP

How you'll work

Hours: 11am till 2pm 15 hours per week, Monday-Friday all year round.

Storal's Purpose

To give children healthy foundations in fantastic settings, helping them build the confidence and resilience that will set them up for success later in life.

How you'll spend your time here

As a Lunch time assistant you will be a key part of keep our children safe, loved and inspired to learn. Key activities include:

  • Supervise children during lunchtime, ensuring they are seated safely
  • Support and encourage positive behaviour at the table
  • Promote healthy eating habits and good oral health
  • Encourage children to eat independently and try different foods
  • Ensure children follow hygiene routines, including washing hands
  • Create a calm, friendly, and enjoyable lunchtime environment
  • Assist children who need help with eating or managing their meals
  • Monitor behaviour and ensure a safe, respectful atmosphere
  • Communicate with parents when needed, providing feedback on eating or behaviour
  • Help tidy up after lunch and ensure the dining area is clean
  • Support children in transitioning to their next activity after lunchtime

We'd love to talk to you if you have the following

  • An Early Years qualification at Level 2/3 (not essential but desirable)
  • Experience of working with all age groups within Early Years settings
  • Knowledge of the EYFS framework would be advantageous

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Click apply today, don't worry if your CV isn't perfect just send us what you have and we'll work out the rest later.

Storal sets the highest of standards when it coming to safeguarding, the welfare of children and creating a work environment that encourages feedback-discussion-resilience. We take our role in the safety of children, our families and our team extremely seriously. As governed by the EYFS, we have a designated safeguarding lead in each setting and all staff (and volunteers) complete a through compliance checks prior to employment including employment references & DBS.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews
  1. Apply online

  2. Shortlisting call

    Shortlisted candidates receive an email to agree a time to discuss their experience and ask questions, while Storal shares what they can offer.

  3. Nursery interview

    With the team · In person

    Where possible, the interview takes place at the nursery so candidates can see the rooms and meet the team.

  4. Job offer

  5. Compliance, onboarding and DBS checks

  • The interview at the nursery is described as happening where possible, suggesting it may vary.

About Storal

Industry
Childcare

In their own words

About the company & team

Hi, I'm Sophie, the Nursery Manager at Newark Nursery.

With 10 years of experience in early years education, I began my career as an apprentice and have proudly managed our nursery for the past 6 years. I feel incredibly lucky to lead such a dedicated and passionate team who ensure every child has the opportunity to grow, develop, and thrive in our care.

Our nursery is a true home-from-home, with warm, welcoming spaces filled with natural resources that ignite curiosity and inspire a love of learning. Outside, our large garden is a hub of adventure and imagination-featuring a fort, castle, and digger world, offering endless opportunities for play and discovery.

With spacious, thoughtfully designed environments, we provide the perfect setting for children to learn, play, and flourish every day

You'll be joining Newark Nursery team, who have an incredibly important job of supporting children's development. You'll be a key part of every child's journey, keeping our children safe, loved and inspired through play-based learning.

Our nurseries are warm and nurturing environments that not only support children to be ready for school but also equip them with all the life skills they need to flourish and succeed.

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