Lunchtime Assistant

Job Description

Boundstone Nursery is looking forward to appointing a friendly and hard working Lunchtime Assistant to support the lunchtime sessions with children aged 2-3 in our Nursery School.

10 hours per week

Monday - Friday 11:30am - 1:30pm

Term Time only

Fixed Contract until 22nd July 2026

Grade 3 £13.28 per hour

Closing Date: 23.11.26

Interviews: Candidates may be invited for interview upon receipt of their application

During lunchtimes, you will support a small group of children, encouraging the development of their independence skills while creating a warm, caring and nurturing environment. You will help children during mealtimes, promote positive social interaction, and assist with clearing away and washing up afterwards to ensure the setting remains clean, safe and welcoming.

The successful candidate will need to work efficiently and as part of a team. They will need to have a basic understanding of the principles of food hygiene and either hold or be willing to undergo training for a Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification. Have the ability to see what needs to be done and use their initiative. A love of children is essential for the post.

Safeguarding Statement

Boundstone Nursery School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the school processes your applications directly rather than through this site.​

To apply for this role please click on the Application Attachment links below.

Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).

Once complete please return this to office@boundstonenursery.co.uk

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please contact the school directly.

Application Attachments:

Application Form - Non Teaching

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Lunchtime Assistant Job Description

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Responsibilities

• Assist children with the proper use of cutlery, and help them to cut up their food when necessary
• Assist with setting up the lunchtime environment and serving food, returning used plates, cutlery and beakers, cleaning and moving of lunchtime furniture once lunch is finished.
• Ensure the children remain within a safe environment.
• Ensure that lunchtimes are a happy and sociable experience for the children.
• Undertake any duties in the dining areas that will enhance the smooth running of lunchtimes.
• Liaise with senior members of staff over concerns regarding the children’s behaviour or welfare.
• Attend to minor injuries, and /or refer more serious injuries to the First Aider on duty.

Qualifications

• A current Paediatric First Aid Qualification. Desirable
• Child Protection and Safeguarding training within the last two years. Desirable

Experience:

• Experience of working with young children in an Early Years Setting. Desirable
• Experience of working with children under 5. Desirable
• Experience of the lunchtime supervisory role. Desirable