Nursery Lunchtime Supervisor/Teaching Assistant – level 1
| Posting date: | 27 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 March 2026 |
| Location: | Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 8HW |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | f9c5788f-78f2-436c-9a02-030826637018 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
CRITERIA
E – Essential
D - Desirable
EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE
• Experience of working (employed or voluntary) with children of the age with which the post is concerned D
• Have experience of ICT as a learning tool D
SKILLS
• Be able to relate well to both children and adults from a wide range of backgrounds E
• Have good communication, persuasion and negotiation skills E
• Have empathy with children, especially those with learning difficulties E
• Have good listening skills E
• Be patient E
• Be able to work effectively in a team E
• Be able to take direction but be prepared to take initiative when required E
QUALITIES
• Have natural authority and can exercise initiative E
• Be sensitive to the needs of children E
• Be flexible, adaptable and pro-active in offering ideas E
• Be committed to own professional development, and be willing to undertake other appropriate training, E
• Be trustworthy, discreet and respect confidentiality E
• Be able to establish clear boundaries E
• Have good interpersonal skills E
• Be able to work sensitively with colleagues and a range of professionals and children E
• Can work independently and as part of a team E
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• Willingness to be flexible within working hours to respond to the School’s needs E
• Understand School roles and responsibilities and own role within these E
• Commitment to uphold the School’s/Council’s Equalities Policy E
• Commitment to uphold the Nursery Schools Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy E
• Work with due regard to the School’s Health and Safety Policy E
• Be prepared to undertake all training relevant to the role, including Paediatric First Aid and Food Hygiene Certification E
What the school offers its staff
We are a maintained school and are led by a Headteacher, with qualified teachers and practitioners supporting and extending learning.
We pride ourselves on offering a welcoming, safe and stimulating environment, with high quality teaching and learning experiences for children aged 2-4 years old. We recognise that children's foundations for learning are embedded in their early years experiences and we work in close partnership with home to support learning and development together.
We offer an excellent Employee Assistance Programme which includes well-being support.
Further details about the role
We have a position available for a Nursery lunchtime Supervisor/Teaching Assistant to provide high quality support for our children during lunchtimes. The role will include assisting children with their lunches, supporting with health and safety, hygiene or first aid processes. Lunch-time is part of our daily routine so supporting teaching and learning experiences is key. There may also be opportunities when you may be able to work additional hours to support in the Nursery rooms outside of the main lunch period.
Key Requirements
You will ideally have experience of working with children aged 2-4 years. You will be required to understand and comply with our Nursery School policies and procedures especially relating to Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Data Protection, Code of Conduct and confidentiality.
You must be prepared to undertake relevant training necessary for this position to include Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Paediatric First Aid and Food Hygiene certification.
How to apply
To apply for this position, please complete and return the attached Application Form & Equality Details Form by email to: head1041@welearn365.com or post to:
Katherine King,
Head Teacher,
Stockingford Maintained Nursery School,
St Paul’s Road,
Stockingford ,
Nuneaton,
CV10 8HW.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 10th March at 3pm.
Shortlisted candidates successfully selected for interviews will be notified on Wednesday 11th March 2026.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 17th March or Wednesday 18th March 2026.
Visits to the nursery are highly recommended by emailing Katherine King, Headteacher on head1041@welearn365.com and arranging an appointment.
Additional information
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS certificate.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
CRITERIA
E – Essential
D - Desirable
EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE
• Experience of working (employed or voluntary) with children of the age with which the post is concerned D
• Have experience of ICT as a learning tool D
SKILLS
• Be able to relate well to both children and adults from a wide range of backgrounds E
• Have good communication, persuasion and negotiation skills E
• Have empathy with children, especially those with learning difficulties E
• Have good listening skills E
• Be patient E
• Be able to work effectively in a team E
• Be able to take direction but be prepared to take initiative when required E
QUALITIES
• Have natural authority and can exercise initiative E
• Be sensitive to the needs of children E
• Be flexible, adaptable and pro-active in offering ideas E
• Be committed to own professional development, and be willing to undertake other appropriate training, E
• Be trustworthy, discreet and respect confidentiality E
• Be able to establish clear boundaries E
• Have good interpersonal skills E
• Be able to work sensitively with colleagues and a range of professionals and children E
• Can work independently and as part of a team E
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• Willingness to be flexible within working hours to respond to the School’s needs E
• Understand School roles and responsibilities and own role within these E
• Commitment to uphold the School’s/Council’s Equalities Policy E
• Commitment to uphold the Nursery Schools Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy E
• Work with due regard to the School’s Health and Safety Policy E
• Be prepared to undertake all training relevant to the role, including Paediatric First Aid and Food Hygiene Certification E
What the school offers its staff
We are a maintained school and are led by a Headteacher, with qualified teachers and practitioners supporting and extending learning.
We pride ourselves on offering a welcoming, safe and stimulating environment, with high quality teaching and learning experiences for children aged 2-4 years old. We recognise that children's foundations for learning are embedded in their early years experiences and we work in close partnership with home to support learning and development together.
We offer an excellent Employee Assistance Programme which includes well-being support.
Further details about the role
We have a position available for a Nursery lunchtime Supervisor/Teaching Assistant to provide high quality support for our children during lunchtimes. The role will include assisting children with their lunches, supporting with health and safety, hygiene or first aid processes. Lunch-time is part of our daily routine so supporting teaching and learning experiences is key. There may also be opportunities when you may be able to work additional hours to support in the Nursery rooms outside of the main lunch period.
Key Requirements
You will ideally have experience of working with children aged 2-4 years. You will be required to understand and comply with our Nursery School policies and procedures especially relating to Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Data Protection, Code of Conduct and confidentiality.
You must be prepared to undertake relevant training necessary for this position to include Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Paediatric First Aid and Food Hygiene certification.
How to apply
To apply for this position, please complete and return the attached Application Form & Equality Details Form by email to: head1041@welearn365.com or post to:
Katherine King,
Head Teacher,
Stockingford Maintained Nursery School,
St Paul’s Road,
Stockingford ,
Nuneaton,
CV10 8HW.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 10th March at 3pm.
Shortlisted candidates successfully selected for interviews will be notified on Wednesday 11th March 2026.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 17th March or Wednesday 18th March 2026.
Visits to the nursery are highly recommended by emailing Katherine King, Headteacher on head1041@welearn365.com and arranging an appointment.
Additional information
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS certificate.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.