London Early Years Foundation (LEYF)
Nursery Lunchtime Assistant - Old Kent Road (Bird in Bush) Nursery and Pre-School - Part Time (Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm)
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Nursery Lunchtime Assistant - Old Kent Road (Bird in Bush) Nursery and Pre-School - Part Time (Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm)
Nursery Lunchtime Assistant – Part Time
(Mon-Fri 11:30am–2:30pm) | Southwark, SE15 💵 £12.71 per hour + exceptional benefits
About the Role
"When I come back from holiday, the children’s faces light up." – Bobbi-Jo, former Apprentice
London Early Years Foundation (LEYF Nurseries) is a network of 43 nurseries dedicated to providing children with the best early education.
As a Nursery Lunchtime Assistant, you’ll work flexibly (part-time, Mon-Fri 11:30am–2:30pm) and support children through lunchtime routines, break times, and bedtime routines.
Why you’ll love working here:
- A supportive team, with opportunities for training and career progression
- Warm, community-focused nurseries with a family-centered approach
- Hands-on company training to grow your skills and future prospects
"I could come in sad … and just seeing one child could change my attitude for the whole day. I absolutely love it." – Jaida, Apprentice
Responsibilities
- Supervise lunchtime activities and tidy up efficiently
- Support soothing, playtime, and bedtime routines
- Help with mealtimes and ensure children are nourished
- Assist with structured learning-based and imaginative play for children
- Create a safe, engaging environment for each child’s needs
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What You’ll Bring
Essential
- Right to work in the UK
- Ability to work across the year (including term-time)
- Strong work ethic, reliability, trustworthiness – children and families depend on you
- Consistency, friendliness, and a positive presence
- Commitment to child safeguarding and welfare
Nice to Have (but Trainable!)
- Early Years experience -唱篇 Early Years educator qualifications, though training opportunities exist
Why Join LEYF?
✅ Career Growth
- Competitive pay for the sector
- Promotional opportunities with clear pathways
- Access to high-quality in-house training
✅ Excellent Benefits
- Generous pension: 7% from LEYF, 1% from you
- Dental care included
- 70% discount on childcare fees if you have children at LEYF nurseries
- 35+ days leave (incl. 8 bank holidays, 3 festive days, and birthday off pro-rated for part-timers)
- Parental leave that outperforms sector norms
- Wellbeing app access, discounts, and financial support for team celebrations
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✅ Employee Experience
- Trusted, safeguarding-focused teams
- Supportive colleagues who look out for one another
"I like the teamwork here. They’ve given me a lot of skills to help develop my career." – Estefania, Early Years Assistant
About Our Nursery
Ofsted-rated Outstanding, Bird in Bush Nursery and Pre-School serves children from birth to 5 years in Peckham, near South Bermondsey Station. Our nurturing, spacious environment includes:
- Dedicated age-specific rooms
- Two beautiful outdoor gardens
- Hands-on, creative activities: science experiments, messy arts play, cooking, gardening, construction, and storytelling
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