Lunchtime Assistant
| Company: | Acorn Early Years |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK19 6HT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 30 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Part-Time Lunchtime Assistant
20 hours per week | Monday–Friday, 11:00–15:00
About Acorn Early Years – Deanshanger
Nestled next to the community centre, our nursery is located in the former Deanshanger pre-school building, a space that served local families for many years. We’re proud to bring it back to life with a fresh vision and a deep commitment to early years care.
Our Deanshanger nursery specialises in the under three age group, welcoming babies and toddlers under three years of age initially, offering a nurturing, stimulating environment where little ones can thrive. With a beautiful garden space and a strong emphasis on outdoor play, babies and toddlers will enjoy daily access to the outdoors, rain or shine! We have active CCTV in place throughout the nursery to help maintain a safe and secure environment.
About the Role
As a Lunchtime Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting children during the middle of their day, helping to create a calm, safe and enjoyable mealtime experience.
Working hours:
- 20 hours per week
- Monday to Friday
- 11:00–15:00 each day
- All year round
What We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from candidates who are:
- Passionate, motivated and enthusiastic
- Interested in outdoor learning and creative play
- Keen to progress their personal career development
- Friendly, reliable and able to work as part of a team
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Excellent training and progression opportunities
- Enhanced pension contributions
- 65% childcare discount - Pro rata according to contracted hours
- Four annual nursery closure days dedicated to staff training
- The opportunity to work for a not-for-profit organisation that puts children first
Safer Recruitment
Successful applicants will be required to:
- Provide Right to Work in the UK documentation
- Supply two satisfactory references
- Complete an enhanced DBS check prior to commencing employment
As a thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to making Acorn a safe, nurturing and fun place for our children to be, we offer:
- Payscales that are competitive, transparent and reviewed annually
- 65% Childcare discount - Pro Rata according to contracted hours
- Generous family leave
- Christmas closure
- 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (and the option to buy more)
- 4 dedicated training days and individual development plans
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Cyclescheme
- Techscheme
- Length of Service awards
- Summer and Christmas parties
- Pay advances
- Employee assistance wellbeing programme
Vacancy Reference: DEANSLUNCH
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