Lunchtime Assistant - Chichester Nursery School

About Us

Chichester 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.

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Job Details

We are looking forward to appointing a friendly and hard-working Lunchtime Assistant to support the lunchtime sessions with children aged 3-4 in our Nursery School.

5 hours per week, 12 - 1pm, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only (with the occasional flexibility to start work at 11.30am when needed).

During lunchtimes, you will be sitting with a small group of children, encouraging them to develop independence skills and creating a warm, nurturing atmosphere, helping clearing away and washing up afterwards.

What You Need to Succeed

The successful candidates 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.

They will also have the ability to see what needs to be done and use their initiative. A love of children is essential for the post, but no childcare qualifications are required, although these would be most welcome. Some previous experience in a similar role is also desirable, but not essential.

Further Information

Chichester 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

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form 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 [email removed]

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The reference number for this role is SCHO03056.