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  • Nursery Practitioner
    Nursery Practitioner
    20 days ago
    £13–£15 hourly
    Part-time
    Brent, London

    We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly early years team. As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play an important role in providing high-quality care, learning and development opportunities for children aged 0–5 years. You will help create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where every child feels valued, supported and encouraged to reach their full potential. Key Responsibilities -Provide warm, responsive and attentive care to children. -Plan and support fun, engaging and age-appropriate activities. -Support children’s learning and development in line with the EYFS. -Observe and record children’s progress and development. -Build positive relationships with children, parents and carers. -Support children with meals, personal care and daily routines. -Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming nursery environment. -Follow safeguarding, health and safety and nursery policies. -Work effectively as part of a supportive and professional team. About You We are looking for someone who is: -Passionate about working with young children. -Caring, patient and reliable. -A good communicator and team player. -Enthusiastic, creative and willing to learn. -Committed to providing high-quality childcare. -Able to support children’s individual needs and development. A relevant Early Years qualification, such as Level 2 or Level 3, is desirable. Experience working with children in an early years setting is also an advantage.

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  • Nursery Practitioner
    Nursery Practitioner
    28 days ago
    £13–£16 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    We are looking for a passionate, caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly early years team. The successful candidate will play an important role in providing a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn, develop and thrive. You will work closely with colleagues to plan and deliver engaging activities that support children's individual interests, development and learning. We are looking for someone who is reliable, professional and genuinely passionate about working with children and making a positive difference to their early years experiences. Key Responsibilities • Provide high-quality care and education for children aged 0–5 years., • Build warm, positive and trusting relationships with children and their families., • Support children's learning and development in line with theEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)., • Plan and provide engaging, age-appropriate activities based on children's interests and developmental needs., • Observe, assess and record children's progress and contribute to their individual learning journeys., • Support children's personal, social and emotional development., • Encourage children's independence, confidence and communication skills., • Maintain a safe, clean and stimulating environment., • Follow safeguarding, health and safety, hygiene and nursery policies and procedures., • Work effectively as part of a team and communicate professionally with colleagues and parents/carers., • Support daily routines including meals, sleep times, nappy changing and personal care where appropriate., • Attend staff meetings, training and professional development opportunities., • Contribute to the continuous improvement of the nursery and the quality of care provided. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who is: • Level 2 or Level 3 qualified in Early Years/Early Education and Care, or working towards an appropriate qualification., • Passionate about supporting children's learning and development., • Warm, caring, patient and approachable., • A good communicator with children, parents and colleagues., • Reliable, organised and able to work effectively as part of a team., • Confident in planning and delivering engaging activities., • Able to observe children's development and contribute to accurate records., • Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children., • Willing to learn, develop and undertake relevant training., • Professional and positive in their approach to their work. What We Offer • Competitive salary., • Supportive and friendly team environment., • Opportunities for training and professional development., • Opportunities for career progression., • Staff benefits, • Employee wellbeing support., • Annual leave entitlement [insert details]., • Pension scheme., • A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to young children's lives. Safeguarding Sylvia's HAppy Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check, references and verification of qualifications, in accordance with our safer recruitment procedures

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  • Part time nanny Woodford
    Part time nanny Woodford
    1 month ago
    £10–£11 hourly
    Part-time
    Woodford Green, Woodford Green

    Part-Time Nanny – East London We are looking for a responsible, trustworthy and caring part-time nanny to help support our family with school pick-ups, after-school activities, meals and the children’s evening routine. The role will involve travelling between Barbican, Woodford and East London, so reliability, punctuality and confidence travelling around London with children are essential. Key Responsibilities • School pick-ups from Barbican and Woodford, • Safely accompanying the children home and to scheduled activities, • Once a week: collecting a child from Barbican, taking them to Angel, and afterwards bringing them to their parents in East London, • Supervising the children during playtime and playdates, • Helping with homework and reading, • Preparing food, snacks and healthy evening meals, • General food preparation for the children, • Keeping children’s areas tidy after meals and activities, • Helping with the children’s evening and bedtime routine, • Putting the children to bed when required, • Keeping parents updated regarding the children, activities and any issues What We’re Looking For We are looking for someone who is: • Responsible and extremely trustworthy, • Caring, patient and confident with children, • Reliable and punctual, • Organised and able to manage different school and activity schedules, • Comfortable preparing and cooking children’s meals, • Happy to help with homework, • Confident supervising playdates and activities, • Comfortable travelling across London with children, • Able to provide a safe, calm and positive environment Previous nanny or childcare experience is preferred, along with suitable references. This is a part-time position and would suit someone looking for regular, ongoing work with a family in East London.

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  • Childcare Assistant
    Childcare Assistant
    1 month ago
    £12.71 hourly
    Part-time
    New Malden

    Role Overview & Purpose • Job Title: Childminding Assistant, • Responsible To: The registered childminder, • Purpose of the Role: To support the lead childminder in delivering high-quality care, implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, and maintaining a secure, clean, and organized home-based childcare environment. [1, 3] Key Responsibilities & Duties • Childcare and Supervision: Assist with daily routines, including welcoming children, engaging in play-based learning, and supervising indoor and outdoor activities. [2], • Personal Care: Help with feeding, preparing nutritious snacks/meals, changing nappies, and managing toilet training where applicable. [4], • Outings and School Runs: Accompany the childminder on local walks, park visits, and school/nursery pick-ups and drop-offs., • Environment Maintenance: Keep play areas, equipment, and dining spaces clean, tidy, and compliant with health and safety standards. [5], • Documentation and Communication: Assist in recording daily activities, observations, and incident logs (such as minor bumps or accidents) while maintaining strict confidentiality. [4, 5] Essential Requirements & Qualifications • Safeguarding & Welfare: A solid understanding of child protection policies and willingness to undergo required safeguarding training., • DBS Check: An Enhanced DBS check with barred lists, registered on the update service., • First Aid: A valid 12-hour Paediatric First Aid certificate (mandatory if left in sole charge of children for short periods)., • Personal Attributes: Patience, reliability, physical fitness for active outdoor play, and a warm, positive attitude.

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