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  Lunchtime Teaching Assistant   Teddington  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. W