Remarkable Futures Start Here

Nursery: The Learning Hive, Audenshaw, Manchester M34 5GB

Hours: Part time hours 20, 10.30am till 2.30pm Monday-Friday all year round

Salary: £12.21ph - £12.80ph depending on qualifications and experience

Hi, I’m Louise, the Nursery Manager at The Learning Hive.

Every day at The Learning Hive, we inspire our children to be inquisitive, imaginative, and confident learners. Through our carefully designed environments and nurturing approach, our children quickly develop a genuine love of learning and a curious mind.

We’re proud to have been providing high-quality early years education for over 20 years, supporting families from our local community and beyond. Our spacious, converted Victorian home offers a warm and inspiring setting—where every room is filled with rich learning opportunities. Outdoors, our garden spaces are designed for adventure, using natural resources that spark imagination and deepen our children’s connection with the world around them.

Our experienced and passionate team brings a wealth of early years expertise. We know that every child is unique, with their own story to tell, so we tailor our approach to suit each child’s pace, personality, and interests—ensuring they feel supported, seen, and celebrated.

Great Location with Excellent Transport Links

Our nursery is conveniently located just 10 minutes from Manchester city centre, making it easy to reach for both staff and families. Situated on a main road leading directly into the city, the nursery is well-served by public transport, with:

* A train station just a short walk away

* A tram stop nearby with regular services into the city and surrounding areas

* Frequent bus routes stopping close to the nursery

Whether you drive or use public transport, getting to and from work couldn’t be simpler.

About the Role:

We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and enthusiastic Lunchtime Assistant to join our team and help create a safe, happy, and enjoyable lunchtime experience for our children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervising children during lunch

• Encouraging good table manners and positive social interaction

• Assisting with food service and cleaning up after meals

• Supporting safe and active play during break times

• Promoting a safe and inclusive environment

What We’re Looking For:

✔ A caring and patient nature
✔ Good communication and teamwork skills
✔ Ability to engage and support children positively
✔ Reliability and a responsible attitude
✔ Experience working with children (desirable but not essential)

Benefits at a glance

For you -We get the basics right Holidays, sick pay & personal Wellness Day

Family matters - Balance starts at home Childcare Discount + Funding, compassionate leave & enhanced maternity (and more)

Health & wellness - Nourishing body & mind Discounted gym memberships, spa days, fertility support & so much more.

Development - Investing in your future Micro-learning, financial stability tools & Storal Support Fund

Our community -Growing together Termly inset days, team app & Storal Awards gathering.

We partner with world-leading third parties such as Pay Captain, Vitality, and Peppy.

And much much more