Join a vibrant nursery setting where your daily contribution truly matters. At Willow Cottage Nurseries, we are always keen to connect with dedicated Lunchtime Assistants who take pride in making our mealtimes a calm and happy experience. We believe in nurturing our support staff just as much as the children in our care. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Current Vacancies
With a thriving team across our three unique sites, new opportunities to join the Willow Cottage family arise regularly. If you are a reliable, caring professional ready to support our children and educators during the busy lunchtime period, we would like to hear from you.
Please see our application form to view our current Lunchtime Assistant vacancies, full terms, and staff benefits.
The Roles
Housekeeper
Our spacious, vibrant nurseries are always buzzing with activity, and our housekeepers play an invaluable role in keeping everything running beautifully. As a core part of the team, your responsibilities will include:
- Daily Hygiene: Regularly sanitising surfaces and high-traffic touchpoints to maintain an exceptionally hygienic environment for our little ones.
- Deep Cleaning: Thoroughly deep cleaning toys, learning resources, and storage areas so they are always fresh and ready for play.
- Health & Safety: Upholding the highest standards by handling and storing all materials safely.
- Team Collaboration: Collaborating closely with the staff to weave cleaning routines seamlessly around the children’s daily activities.
Nursery Assistant (including Lunchtime Cover)
Our assistants provide wonderful, hands-on support, stepping in to care for the children during busy lunchtimes, staff planning sessions, or absences. Your key duties will involve:
- Child Supervision: Actively engaging with and supervising the children, ensuring they feel happy and secure throughout the day.
- Food Service: Carefully assisting with meals, strictly adhering to individual dietary requirements and top-tier food hygiene standards.
- Meal Preparation: Taking charge of setting up inviting meal areas, alongside the essential clearing and cleaning up afterwards.
- Daily Routines: Lending a helpful hand with healthy snacks and other daily routines whenever on duty.
If you are ready to take on this rewarding role, please apply now to get started.
| Willow Cottage Nurseries are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants need to go through our thorough Safer Recruitment process. We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. |
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