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  • Workshop Facilitator
    Workshop Facilitator
    11 days ago
    £20 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    + Working Hours - Community Sessions Community sessions run for 3 hours in total: 30 minutes set-up, a 2-hour workshop, and 30 minutes pack-down. Sessions typically take place on weekday evenings or Saturday mornings depending on the venue. Before your first session, you will complete a paid onboarding and induction (billed at £15.00), which covers ThreadPoint’s curriculum framework, safeguarding procedures, and community delivery approach. + The Role Community sessions are where ThreadPoint’s work comes to life beyond the classroom. As a Generalist Lead in community settings, you will facilitate our story-led infrastructure literacy workshops for intergenerational audiences — children and adults learning side by side in libraries, community halls, and public venues. You will lead the session independently, bringing energy, warmth, and genuine curiosity about the world. You are confident holding a room of mixed ages and backgrounds, creating a space where a five-year-old and their grandparent can both have a lightbulb moment about the systems that shape daily life. + Responsibilities • Lead the full ThreadPoint community workshop experience from start to finish, • Read and animate our anchor storybook, Where the Internet Goes to Sleep, for mixed-age audiences, • Guide participants through hands-on STEM and creative building activities, • Foster an inclusive, welcoming environment where all participants feel seen and supported, • Manage group dynamics confidently across a wide range of ages and backgrounds, • Ensure the safeguarding and wellbeing of all children in the room, • Interact warmly and professionally with community members, venue staff, and partners, • Manage set-up and pack-down of all workshop materials independently, • Complete the ThreadPoint post-session timesheet and invoicing form within 48 hours + You’ll Be Great For This If You... • Are confident facilitating and holding a room of mixed ages — from young children to adults, • Are warm, adaptable, and naturally connect with people from all walks of life, • Have experience in community work, youth work, education, or facilitation, • Are comfortable working independently and taking full ownership of a session, • Are organised and reliable, particularly with logistics and materials, • Hold or are willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate, • Have the right to work in the UK + Desirable (But not Essential) • SEND awareness and experience supporting participants with additional needs, • Background in STEM, digital literacy, or the built environment, • Experience with digital gaming environments and a willingness to develop this further, • Knowledge of construction, architecture, or infrastructure, • Acting, performance, or storytelling experience, • Experience delivering in Hackney, Newham, Camden, or Tower Hamlets communities + What We Offer • Freelance fee of £20.00/hour (£60.00 per community session), • Paid onboarding and induction at £15.00, • Flexible, session-based work that fits around other commitments, • The chance to be part of something meaningful and growing, • A supportive, mission-driven team that values your expertise, • Assistance obtaining a DBS check if needed + Our Safeguarding Commitment ThreadPoint is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and community members we work with. We expect all facilitators, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment. All roles are subject to safer recruitment procedures including: • Enhanced DBS check (within the last 3 years or registered on the DBS Update Service), • Two professional references, ideally from recent roles involving children, young people, education,, • facilitation, or community settings, • Identity and right to work verification Facilitators are required to adhere to ThreadPoint’s safeguarding and child protection policy at all times and to immediately report any concerns to the designated safeguarding lead. + Equal Opportunities ThreadPoint is committed to building an inclusive and diverse team. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and will not discriminate on the grounds of gender, gender identity, race,

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  • Residential Support Worker
    Residential Support Worker
    23 days ago
    £14–£18 hourly
    Part-time

    PrimeCare Staffing is currently recruiting experienced Residential Support Workers to support children’s homes across London. We are looking for reliable, confident, and compassionate individuals who have experience working with children and young people in residential settings. This is flexible agency work, offering a variety of shifts based on your availability and client needs. What We Offer Flexible working – choose shifts that suit you Competitive hourly rates Ongoing work opportunities across multiple services Weekly pay (paid in arrears) Support from a dedicated team Key Responsibilities • Provide high-quality care and support to children and young people, • Promote a safe, stable, and nurturing environment, • Support with daily routines, activities, and engagement, • Manage behaviours in line with care plans and safeguarding policies, • Maintain accurate records and reports, • Work collaboratively with staff teams and external professionals, • Requirements, • Minimum 6 months experience in a children’s residential setting, • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (essential), • Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (preferred), • Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Right to work in the UK, • Important Information, • This role is offered on a zero-hours basis. Shifts are allocated based on availability and client requirements., • Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Zero hours contract

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  • Early Years Practitioner
    Early Years Practitioner
    24 days ago
    £12.71–£15 hourly
    Full-time
    Croydon

    Kids-Joy Nursery is a warm, inclusive, and nurturing early years setting in Croydon, dedicated to providing high-quality childcare for children aged 1–5 years. We are committed to creating a safe, stimulating environment where every child can thrive, regardless of their background or ability. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate individual looking to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking nursery, with career progression opportunities available for the right candidate, based on performance and commitment. Key Responsibilities • Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS Statutory Framework, • Plan and support engaging, child-led activities that promote learning and development, • Carry out observations and assessments to track children’s progress, • Maintain accurate records and contribute to learning journeys, • Support children’s social, emotional, and behavioural development, • Build strong, professional relationships with parents, carers, and colleagues, • Ensure children are safe, secure, and well-supervised at all times, • Prepare and maintain a stimulating learning environment, • Work effectively as part of a team to uphold nursery standards, • Follow all nursery policies, procedures, and safeguarding requirements, • Contribute to the overall smooth running of the setting, including occasional general duties Requirements • Experience working with early years or preschool-aged children, • Sound knowledge of the EYFS framework, • Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, • A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development, • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, • A proactive, reliable, and positive attitude What We’re Looking For We are looking for an inspiring practitioner who: • Builds positive relationships with children and families, • Creates a nurturing and engaging environment, • Demonstrates initiative and professionalism, • Is committed to continuous improvement and development Why Join Kids-Joy Nursery? • Supportive and welcoming team environment, • Opportunities for career progression and development, • A chance to make a real impact on children’s early learning experiences If you are passionate about early years education and want to be part of a nursery that truly values quality care and development, we would love to hear from you.

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