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Nursery Lunchtime Assistant

£13.01 per hour

Lunchtime Assistant

Location: Trilakes

Hours: 10:30am – 2:30pm (20 hours over 5 days)

Salary: Up to £13.01 per hour

ABOUT US:

We don’t mean to brag... but we’re kind of a big deal!

Trilakes Nursery is part of the Attraction Nurseries family — a growing childcare group delivering high-quality early years education across the UK.

At our Bracknell setting, we create a nurturing, engaging environment where children can explore, learn, and grow every single day.

In short, we help children have the best possible start in life — supporting families and creating meaningful experiences along the way

Our ethos says it all:
Happy Children. Happy Parents. Happy Staff.

That’s where you come in...

The Benefits (The Stuff That Matters)

· In House Qualification Scheme— earn an additional +30p per hour- increase your hourly rate through WOW moments, planning & checklists
· Up to Generous holiday + your birthday of
· volunteer day — support a charity of your choice
· 50% childcare discount
· Wellbeing support (Health Assured + attendance rewards)
· 100 + training courses + SENCO
· Free uniform & DBS
· Referral bonuses up to £750
· Free family access to Trilakes Attraction

THE ROLE:

We’re looking for a friendly, caring Lunchtime Assistant to support our team during one of the most important parts of the day — mealtimes and transitions.

This isn’t just “supervision”.

You’ll play a key role in:
✔️ Supporting children’s independence
✔️ Creating a calm, positive lunchtime experience
✔️ Helping children feel safe, settled, and cared for

You’ll be responsible for:

Lunchtime Supervision:

  • Supporting children during meals and encouraging good table manners

  • Creating a calm, positive, and engaging mealtime environment

  • Helping children feel comfortable and confident during lunch

  • Supporting children with allergies safely and correctly

  • Assisting with feeding, weaning, or bottles where needed

  • Ensuring smooth transitions between lunch and the next activity

Childcare Support:

  • Delivering safe, meaningful activities while practitioners are on breaks

  • Supporting children with routines and transitions

  • Encouraging independence (handwashing, self-feeding, dressing)

  • Providing comfort and reassurance where needed

  • Sharing any concerns with the team

Health, Hygiene & Safety:

  • Supporting personal care routines before and after meals

  • Keeping environments clean, safe, and organised

  • Following all health & safety and allergy procedures

  • Reporting any accidents, incidents, or safeguarding concerns

  • Maintaining confidentiality at all times

Team & Development:

  • Working collaboratively with the team

  • Supporting a positive, energetic environment

  • Attending training and meetings where required

  • Following and promoting nursery values and standards

WHY THIS ROLE IS AWESOME:

Is this the BEST part-time role out there?

We think it might be…

✨ Perfect hours — ideal for work-life balance
✨ Meaningful work — make a real difference every day
✨ Supportive team — friendly, welcoming environment
✨ Great stepping stone — ideal if you want to grow into childcare

PLUS: you’ll be part of a team that genuinely cares — about children and each other

THE PERFECT CANDIDATE:

You are:
✨ Warm, friendly, and approachable
✨ Great with children and enjoy supporting their development
✨ Reliable and happy to get stuck in
✨ Calm and positive in a busy environment
✨ A team player with a great attitude

Bonus if you:
✔️ Have experience working with children (not essential!)
✔️ Are interested in progressing into a childcare role

And you read this thinking:
“This sounds perfect for me!”

⏰ WHAT YOUR DAY MIGHT LOOK LIKE:

☀️ 10:30am – Arrive, settle in, prep for lunchtime
11:30am – Support children during meals
12:00pm – Encourage conversation and independence
12:30pm – Support transitions (toileting, handwashing, rest/play)
1:00pm – Supervise play or quiet activities
2:00pm – Support team handover and tidy up
2:30pm – Head home!

Short, rewarding days where you make a real impact.

THE DETAILS:

Bracknell
20 hours per week (10:30am – 2:30pm, Monday–Friday)
Up to £13.01 per hour

YOUR NEXT STEPS:

If you’re looking for a role where you:
✔️ Make a difference
✔️ Work with a supportive team
✔️ Have great hours and benefits

Apply now

We keep things simple and move quickly.

✨ Friendly. Supportive. No fuss.

Good luck

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