Lunchtime Assistant
Foxes Bridge Farm Day Nursery - Part of the Farm Day Nurseries group
Farm Day Nurseries Ltd is a leading early years education provider. Offering a warm, nurturing environment where passionate educators help children thrive through nature-based learning onsite at our stunning day nursery settings, based on award winning farm parks.
Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive, forward-thinking company that values professional growth, creativity, and a genuine love for childhood development.
Foxes Bridge Farm Day Nursery is currently a 40 place Early years setting based onsite at Foxes Bridge Farm. We focus on nature based play, and outdoor learning. We follow a child led curiosity approach to children's development. We are entering an exciting time of expansion, extending our provision to allow for more children from September.
We will be looking for a part time, Lunchtime Assistant to join our new Preschool room.
Come and visit us, and see for yourself what makes us so special!
We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
- 50% off childcare – from day one with us!
- Wellbeing ambassadors in all our settings, to look after your health and wellbeing
- WPA "NHS Top up" - including a 24/7 helpline, access to private doctors appointments, money back on healthcare expenses
- Tastecard for all permanent staff - Offering up to 50% off various restaurants, cafes, take aways, cinema tickets & days out.
- Free lunches and drinks every day for our staff
- 28 days annual holiday, increasing with service up to 33 days
- Refer a friend bonus up to £500 per referral - no limit on the number of referrals you can make!
- An open door management policy across all of our settings – You should always feel like you can come and talk to us.
- Access to various training courses, and ongoing progression and development opportunities
- Regular staff/team outings and celebrations – let your hair down, you deserve it!
- Free staff uniform – comfortable polo shirts, and a coat for outdoors!
- Enhanced NEST Pension scheme for all staff – for a comfortable future retirement!
- Monthly staff lotteries and employee of the month – it could be you!
- Length of service awards and gifts – recognising your loyalty!
- Staff awards ceremony - with prizes worth up to £500!
- Staff summer bbq, and Christmas party
- Extra little “thank you” gifts for Valentines, Easter, Staff appreciation day, Christmas and other special annual days!
- Relocation packages – If you fancy a change of scenery?
- Cycle to work scheme – we will help you buy your new bike!
- Free parking
Required Skills
- Ability to obtain a satisfactory criminal records bureau disclosure
- Previous professional childcare experience. Either in a Day Nursery, School or other setting
- A passion for working with Children
Farm Day Nurseries are 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: £11.60-£14.50 per hour
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: FBFDN-LTA