Lunchtime Assistant

Lunchtime Assistant

Location:

East Anton - Andover

Hours:

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

Salary:
Up to £13.01 per hour

At our Finkley East Anton 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.

• 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 Finkley Down Farm and Solstice Play

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:

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Working collaboratively with the team
• Supporting a positive, energetic environment
• Attending training and meetings where required
• Following and promoting nursery values and standards

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!

Andover

20 hours per week (10:30am – 2:30pm, Monday–Friday)

Up to £13.01 per hour

Good luck