Nursery Lunch Assistant
Location: Dudley | Salary: From £12.21 per hour | Part time, Permanent
Are you looking to get into early years and ready to make a difference? At Little Adventures Nursery, we don't just provide childcare – we nurture little adventurers with big imaginations, kind hearts, and curious minds. If you're dedicated to supporting children to thrive and want to be part of a fun, motivated and supportive team, this could be your next great career move.
About the Role
As an Early Years Assistant, you'll be an essential part of our team, creating a warm, engaging and enriching environment where every child feels safe, seen, and inspired to learn.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Supporting the learning and development of children aged 0–5 through meaningful play and planned experiences
* Ensuring every child feels valued, nurtured and challenged according to their unique interests and needs
* Following safeguarding procedures and promoting a culture of safety and care
* Building strong partnerships with parents and families
* Reflecting on your practice and actively engaging in training and development
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who brings energy, empathy and excellence to everything they do.
You'll need:
* A strong interest in working with children, to help them develop and grow
* A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development
* Great communication and teamwork skills
* A reflective, can-do attitude and a willingness to grow
* A current Enhanced DBS or willingness to undergo a check
Why Join Little Adventures?
We believe in looking after the people who look after our children. Our benefits package includes:
Competitive pay – because your skills and dedication deserve it
Birthday day off – your special day, your time
25 days' holiday, increasing with service, plus bank holidays
Cycle to work schemeFree meals and snacks – stay fuelled and focused
Employee Assistance Programme – mental health and wellbeing support
Regular team events and socialsCompany sick pay – because life happens
Career development opportunities, including 40+ hours of paid training a year
Refer a Friend bonus schemeStaff discounts and perks
Schedule:
Monday to Friday – part time, 3 hours per day over lunch time
Application Question:
Which Early Years Qualification do you hold?
Ready to start your next adventure?
If you're looking for a place where you're valued, supported, and encouraged to grow – apply now and become part of something special.
We are committed to Safer Recruitment, therefore this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and at least 2 satisfactory references.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.21 per hour
Expected hours: 15 per week
Work Location: In person