Lunchtime Assistant - Nurseries - 108060 - Grade 2

This is a part-time (10 hours per week) permanent Nursery Lunchtime Assistant position at The Elms Day Nursery, University of Birmingham. The role involves ensuring high-quality care, safety, and engaging play experiences for children aged birth to five, supporting their development according to the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, and assisting with meal preparation and light domestic duties. Key requirements include experience with young children, knowledge of child development and the EYFS, and a willingness to undertake relevant training and DBS checks.

• Responsible in preparing and setting the tables. He/she is also responsible it clearing them away.
• May work in all areas helping staff and children during mealtimes. He/she is responsible in feeding the children and providing them right amount of food according to age and weight.
• Responsible for feeding bottles and preparing meals for younger children.
• Responsible in assisting the nursery team in providing the appropriate play opportunities and to also have continuous interaction with the children who are under their supervision.
• Responsible in setting out the room with toys and activities as well as arranging furniture so children could access them more easily.
• Work as part of team or on an individual basis.
• Notify the Management Team of any concerns or issues regarding Company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a positive attitude at all times with children, parents, carers, visitors and work colleagues.
• Ensure confidentiality, where appropriate, is maintained.
• Work as a team with other team members and undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by line management.
• Actively participate in all self-development activities including appraisals, 1:1 meetings and interim performance reviews.
• Learn about and keep abreast of current developments in childcare and education policy and practice.
• Attend regular team meetings, planning meetings and undertake training as required.
• Ensure efficient and effective use of available resources reflecting diversity.
• Undertake a shared responsibility the premises, garden and equipment are well maintained and meet Health and safety/EYFS requirements.
• Ensure that the nutritional needs of the children are met and the Food Safety Regulations are complied with.
• Take responsible care for the Health and Safety of themselves and colleagues who may be affected by acts or omissions at work.
• Demonstrate the highest standard of hygiene and cleanliness of the children at all times.
• Ensuring the premises and the environment are safe, clean, tidy and well maintained.
• The nursery team has a personal responsibility to identify any training and development they feel they need to meet the requirements of their role.

• A sound knowledge of child development from birth to five years
• An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and the statutory framework
• An understanding of Health & Safety in the workplace
• An understanding and commitment to Equal Opportunities and Child Protection procedures
• A willingness to undertake relevant training such as First Aid
• Be both mentally and physically suitable to care for children
• Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours
• Effective communication skills and the ability to write legibly
• Able to work as part of a team
• Honest, reliable and flexible
• Able to demonstrate reliability and have a good attendance record
• A professional attitude and manner
• An enthusiastic and energetic approach to work
• The post has no direct line management responsibility for other staff
• The post has no budgetary or financial responsibility

• People are at the heart of what we are and do.
• The University of Birmingham is proud to have been a part of the City of Birmingham and the wider region for over 100 years, and we are equally proud to be recognised as a leading global university. We want to attract talented people from across the city and beyond, support them to succeed, and celebrate their success.
• With almost 5,000 professional services jobs in a wide-range of functions in Edgbaston and in our campus in Dubai, there are plenty of opportunities for you to be able to develop your career at the University.
• We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate.
• We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work.
• Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements.
• We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working.
• In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme.
• We also have three high quality subsidised day nurseries.
• The University is situated in leafy Edgbaston and there are excellent transport links to our beautiful campus, including main bus routes and a train station on site. On campus we have a state-of-the-art sports centre with pool, shops, places to eat and drink, our own art gallery, museum and botanical gardens.
• Find out more about the benefits of working for the University of Birmingham
• In line with recommendations and regulations relating to Early Years safeguarding and recruitment, please note that for this role:
• The University will seek references from at least one referee prior to interview.
• Candidates must therefore provide at least one referee whom we can contact immediately.
• The remaining referees will usually only be contacted if you are offered appointment.
• Please indicate clearly on your application form which referee(s) we may contact prior to interview.
• Candidates invited to interview will be asked to disclose all past names, for the sole purpose of verifying identity for Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and safeguarding checks. Candidates will be asked to bring documents to verify their identity (e.g. birth/adoption certificate and any evidence of name changes).
• All successful candidates will be required to undergo a DBS check covering all names used.