The Dessert Company jobs

Job Title: Nursery Lunch Assistant

Reports to: Nursery Manager and Deputy Nursery Managers

Key Responsibilities

• To cover where necessary, to allow staff members to complete relevant paperwork and to cover lunch breaks.
• To assist with the lunch time set up in whichever room you are working in that day.
• To assist with the serving of lunch and dessert to all rooms.
• To supervise and support the children during lunch time.
• Responsible/assist with the cleaning of the tables, chairs and floors after lunch in all rooms as well as the washing of dishes, bibs and cutlery.
• To assist with hand washing and cleaning up of children in preparation for sleep or quiet time.
• To assist with re-setting the room for afternoon activities.
• To assist with the set-up of sleep mats (as directed).
• To look upon the nursery as a ‘whole’. Be flexible within your working practises and be constantly aware of the changing needs of the children and nursery.
• To carry out any other duties when required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience with children ages 0-5 years old.
• Team player who is enthusiastic, hardworking and committed to a career within childcare.
• Ability to use own initiative as part of a team.
• Values and respects the views and needs of children.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Resilience with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Commitment to equal opportunities.
• Commitment to working with young children and families.
• Friendly and flexible approach at work which facilitates the development of effective relationships.

Application Procedure:

Applications should be made using the application form. Candidates are asked to add a covering letter setting out, as succinctly as possible, their reasons for applying for the position at Lancing.

Application forms are available from the College website www.lancingcollege.org.uk.

Please send any emails to recruitment@lancing.org.uk

A full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of a minimum of two referees, one of whom should be the candidate’s current or most recent employer should be included with the application.

Informal conversations about the post may be arranged with Jovita Opio, Nursery Manager, at jopio@lancing.org.uk

The Nursery reserves the right to call individuals to interview and appoint prior to the closing date for applications.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Work Location: In person