Dinner Assistant – Day Nursery / Early Years

Rand Farm Park Day Nursery Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An early years education provider in Billericay is seeking a passionate Dinner Assistant to support children during meal times. This part-time role involves assisting Early Years Educators and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will have prior childcare experience and a genuine love for childhood development, supported by competitive perks including flexible shifts and childcare discounts.

Benefits

50% off childcare

Free lunches and drinks

Multiple free family tickets

WPA Health Scheme

Tastecard for discounts

28 days annual holiday

Refer a friend bonus

Access to training courses

Free staff uniform

Enhanced Pension scheme

Monthly staff lotteries

Staff awards ceremony

Staff summer BBQ

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Ideally a recognised childcare qualification level 2 or above.
• Some previous experience working in childcare.
• A real passion for working with children.
• A strong command of the English language.
• Flexibility and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Assist Early Years Educators with daily activities.
• Set up, serve, and clear away after dinner.

Skills

Experience in childcare

Passion for working with children

Strong command of English

Punctuality

Flexibility

Education

Recognised childcare qualification level 2 or above

Job description

Dinner Assistant – Day Nursery / Early Years

Point of contact:
Lucy Horwood

Telephone:
07803 007 238

Dinner Assistant – Day Nursery / Early Years

Barleylands Farm Day Nursery – Part of the Farm Day Nurseries group

Farm Day Nurseries Ltd is a leading early years education provider. Offering a warm, nurturing environment where passionate educators help children thrive through nature-based learning onsite at our stunning day nursery settings, based on award winning farm parks.

Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive, forward-thinking company that values professional growth, creativity, and a genuine love for childhood development.

Barleylands Farm Day Nursery is a 96 place day nursery, focusing on nature based play, and outdoor learning. We follow a child led curiosity approach to children’s development.

We are looking for a passionate, committed and reliable Dinner Assistant to join our lovely team of Early Years Educators on a part time basis.

• Dinner Assistant – 3:30pm-6:45pm

Your role will be to assist with and support the Early Years Educators with daily activities, then setting up, serving and clearing away after dinner in our nursery rooms.

We are ideally looking for someone who has previous experience working within an Early Years Setting.

We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:

• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp) – from day one with us!
• Wellbeing ambassadors in all our settings – to look after your health and wellbeing
• Free lunches and drinks every day for our staff
• Multiple free family tickets into Barleylands Farm
• WPA “NHS Top up” – including a 24/7 helpline, access to private doctors appointments, money back on healthcare expenses
• Tastecard for all permanent staff – Offering up to 50% off various restaurants, cafes, take aways, cinema tickets & days out.
• 28 days annual holiday, increasing with service up to 33 days
• Refer a friend bonus up to £500 per referral – no limit on the number of referrals you can make!
• An open door management policy across all of our settings – You should always feel like you can come and talk to us.
• Access to various training courses, and ongoing progression and development opportunities
• Regular staff/team outings and celebrations – let your hair down, you deserve it!
• Free staff uniform – comfortable polo shirts, and a coat for outdoors!
• Enhanced NEST Pension scheme for all staff – for a comfortable future retirement!
• Monthly staff lotteries and employee of the month – it could be you!
• Length of service awards and gifts – recognising your loyalty!
• Staff awards ceremony – with prizes worth up to £500!
• Staff summer bbq, and Christmas party
• Extra little “thank you” gifts for Valentines, Easter, Staff appreciation day, Christmas and other special annual days!
• Relocation packages – If you fancy a change of scenery?
• Cycle to work scheme – we will help you buy your new bike!
• Free parking

Requirements

• Ideally a recognised childcare qualification level 2 or above
• Some previous experience working in childcare
• A real passion for working with children
• A strong command of the English language
• Flexibility and punctuality

Farm Day Nurseries are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.