Lunchtime Teaching Assistant

Kilnbrook House, Rose Kiln Lane Reading, RG2 0BY

Salary: Up to £14 per hour

Opportunity to earn a performance-related bonus

Monday to Friday, 11:15 am - 2:30 pm

Make a meaningful difference in a child’s day.

At Fennies, our Lunchtime Teaching Assistants play an important role in creating a calm, safe and enjoyable environment for children during one of the most important parts of their day.

Whether you’re looking for flexible work, returning to childcare or starting your journey in early years, this is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive and rewarding environment.

Why join Fennies?

We believe every role plays a vital part in creating exceptional nurseries – and that deserves recognition, support and development.

Competitive salary and bonus

Up to £14 per hour

Opportunity to earn a performance-related bonus

£500 referral bonus

Childcare discount

Work-life balance

Part-time hours, ideal for work-life balance

Up to 20 days annual leave, increasing 1 day per year of service, plus bank holidays

Consistent weekday schedule

Wellbeing benefits and a Supportive team culture

BUPA Wellbeing Support

Free daily meals from the Fennies Café

Summer BBQs, Christmas events and company celebrations

Recognition and reward through the Fennies Club long service awards

About the Role

As a Lunchtime Teaching Assistant, you’ll support children during lunchtime routines, helping to create a positive, calm and enjoyable experience.

You will:

Support children during mealtimes, encouraging independence and good eating habits

Help create a calm and nurturing environment during lunch and transition times

Assist with supervising children indoors and outdoors

Support children’s wellbeing, comfort and emotional needs

Work closely with the team to maintain routines

Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health, safety and hygiene

This is a rewarding role where you’ll make a real difference in children’s daily experience.

What we’re looking for

You don’t need previous nursery experience – we’ll provide the training you need. You’ll need to be caring, reliable and enjoy working with children and as part of a team.

You will:

Have a genuine interest in working with children

Be friendly, patient and supportive

Enjoy working as part of a team

Reliable and motivated to learn new skills

Ideally, some experience working with children (formal or informal)

Basic understanding of child development or early years (desirable)

Most importantly, you bring kindness, enthusiasm and a positive attitude.

Become part of the Fennies DNA

We’re family-owned and family-run; this guides our culture, our decision-making, and what it feels like to be part of our team. We have a strong sense of community, with connections that bring us together and the systems and processes that mean our educators can focus on what they do best. Quality matters to us – starting with our people and curriculum - through to our beautiful buildings and inspiring environments. We’re investing in Fennies, in our teams, and into the education we provide our children. Our People Promise inspires us to build the kind of culture that is ambitious, passionate and supportive. We provide the environment where you can:

Be Yourself

Come Together

Be All In

Go Further

If this sounds like you, or you just want to know more about what it means to be part of the Fennies family, make contact with us today for a chat.

Take your next steps with Fennies

Ready to take the next step? We’d love to hear from you!

The best way to get started is to make an application for a role that interests you. Once we receive your application, our friendly Talent Recruitment team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps and answer any questions you may have about the role or life at Fennies.

Start your Fennies journey by applying today:

If you have any questions before applying, our Talent Recruitment team is also happy to help:

Phone: 0208 770 3222
Email: talent@fennies.com

Diversity and Inclusion

At Fennies, we celebrate diversity and believe inclusive teams create stronger learning environments for children. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

Safeguarding

Fennies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide proof of identity. In line with Safer Recruitment guidance, online searches (including social media) may be conducted for shortlisted candidates.

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