Childcare assistant jobs in United Kingdom

We are highly focussed on development and safety but also vitally important to us, is that our children have an enjoyable learning experience. We provide a caring, secure environment through individual attention and group activities and to organise an appropriate range of leisure activities for children between the ages of 3 to 11. Key Areas · Activity planning · Liaison · Supervision and care of children · Direct playwork · Health and safety · Miscellaneous Duties and Responsibilities Activity Planning · To provide safe, creative and appropriate play opportunities including preparing activities, organisation programmes and arranging equipment · To ensure that all activities are carried out within an equal opportunity framework. · To undertake any necessary training including a nationally recognised playwork course. · To encourage community wide participation and activity planning and delivery. Liaison · To develop and maintain good relationships and communications with parents to facilitate day to day caring needs. · To encourage parental involvement and support through the development of effective working relationships. · To consult with the children and involve them in the planning of activities. Supervision and care of children · Ensure that activities are carried out in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with Statutory responsibilities. · Ensure that food provision is carried out within the guidelines of the Food and Safety Act 1990, it is balanced and healthy in accordance with dietary requirements. Direct Playwork · Help the coordinator to ensure that a wide range of creative and enjoyable activities are offered. · Ensure that play meets full range of children’s individual and group needs. Health and safety · To ensure the good standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times. · To be responsible for the Health and Safety standards, appropriate for the needs of the children. · Recording of any accidents in the accident book. · Ensure child is collected by someone known to Beams of Light staff · Recording of any accidents in the accident book · To ensure confidentiality of information at work is adhered. · Ensure to provide a good quality check on the equipment and the children’s play environment before the after school care session. Miscellaneous · To promote the aims and objectives of Beatrix Potter School, it’s policies and practices and use as a guide for daily activities. · To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time to time. · To assist in outreach (promoting the centre) After School Care Salary - £12 an hour, 3 hours a day Location - Beatrix Potter Primary School, London, SW18 3ER Contract Type - Permanent, Part time, Self Employed Weekly hours - 12 to 15 hours per week Operates - from 3pm to 6pm Monday - Friday (Term Time Only) Probationary Period (3 months) - Remote interview process. - Sanitisation, disinfection or cleaning procedures in place - Job Types: Part-time, Permanent - Pay: £11.00 per hour Schedule: Monday to Friday Licence/Certification: DBS certificate (preferred) Safeguarding Certification (preferred) First Aid Certification (preferred) Food Hygiene certificate (preferred) Level 3 Childcare certificate (preferred)

Job description • Providing creative play, reading, mark-making, and storytelling with little ones; supporting early language development; and helping children develop their creativity and imagination. • Providing enabling environments for children to learn, develop, and have emotional well-being • Providing a range of play activities, both indoors and outdoors, to help children develop, showing planning for different areas of learning and age ranges. • Picking up and dropping off children at the nursery, school, or their other settings, activities, and clubs • Work in partnership with parents to enable the best care, as well as working with other childcare professionals to support both children and their families through changes and transitions and to support their individual needs' ongoing learning and development • planning, preparing, and serving meals based on dietary needs. • cooking with and for the children, providing valuable real-life learning experiences and healthy, nutritious meals and snacks • Making sure that the children you care for are well looked after, feel secure, and are safe, warm, and well fed • Providing various play activities, both indoors and outside, in order to help children develop, showing planning for different areas of learning and age ranges, as well as taking children on outings, for example, to the park or to the garden

The Forbes Partnership Ltd are looking for friendly babysitters to join our team! Are you passionate about working with children? Do you have a caring and reliable nature? We are looking for dedicated babysitters to join our team, providing top-quality care to families in need of your expertise. Requirements: Must hold an Enhanced DBS Check. Provide two references from previous childcare or related roles. Experience working with children is desirable but not essential if you have the right attitude. Responsibilities: Create a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for children. Engage in activities that promote development and creativity. Prepare light meals/snacks and assist with bedtime routines (if required). Communicate effectively with parents/guardians about the child’s day. Be punctual, dependable, and adaptable to different family needs. What We’re Looking For: A positive attitude and a genuine love for working with children. Excellent communication skills. A warm, friendly, and professional demeanor. Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle challenges with confidence. Why Join Us? Competitive pay of £12 per hour. Flexible working hours to suit your schedule. Opportunity to work with a supportive and professional team. If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of children and families, we want to hear from you! Apply now with your CV, references, and proof of an Enhanced DBS check. Let’s create safe and happy experiences for every child together.

Nanny & Housekeeper: Are you a caring, reliable professional with a talent for both childcare and keeping a home running smoothly? Our busy family in Richmond, London, is looking for an organized, warm-hearted nanny and housekeeper to join us. With four children in our lively household, we need someone to help care for our two youngest (4 and 5 years old) while keeping the household neat and tidy. If you love working with children and enjoy pitching in with household duties, we’d love to meet you! The Role: Hours: - Monday to Friday: 7 am - 1 pm OR 3 pm - 9 pm - Saturday OR Sunday: 9 am - 7 pm 6 days in total What You’ll Do: - Provide attentive care for our two younger children, including playtime, activities, and supervision - Prepare simple meals/snacks and assist with the children’s routines - Perform general housekeeping tasks like tidying common areas, organizing children’s spaces, cleaning, ironing etc Bonus: If you have a UK driving license, driving to activities is helpful! Pay: £14 - £16 per hour, depending on experience and schedule availability. What We’re Looking For: Experience as a nanny or housekeeper, with reliable references A UK driving license is a plus, though not required If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please send us your CV and references. We can’t wait to meet our new team member!

The Role: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Ofsted Registered Manager to manage and oversee our supported living services for 16-18 years old. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day management and delivery of our services. This position is crucial for ensuring compliance with Local Authority fundamental standards while promoting best practices across the care settings. This opportunity will provide individuals the chance to grow a home and make an impact on the lives of young people. Key Responsibilities: Oversee and manage the daily operations of supported living services in line with council requirements, ensuring high standards of care. Supervise, mentor, and train support staff, fostering a collaborative, proactive, and supportive environment. Assist in the development, implementation, and review of individual care plans that reflect each client’s personal goals and aspirations. Key work with the Individuals to develop their support plan through the referral, assessment and review stages of person-centred planning. Understand their lifestyle choices, circles of support, what is important to and for them, and supporting them to have more choice and control in their life. Engage regularly with service users, families, and professionals, ensuring that care delivery aligns with a person-centred approach. Conduct regular audits and ensure all documentation is compliant with regulatory standards. Support with recruitment, staff rotas, and management of resources, ensuring services operate effectively within budgets. Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and implement policies that drive quality and efficiency across the services. A level 5 qualification or be working towards this with management experience is crucial to the role, as well as experience in building a service and team as we are expanding the company. You will have comprehensive understanding of supported living with young people aged 16 - 18 . An understanding of the strategies for managing Challenging Behaviour and have the ability to understand equality issues and have knowledge and consideration of meeting the diverse needs of the staff team and vulnerable children / adults. You should have the ability to continually aim at improving the staff teams’ performance to provide Best Value Services and to develop effective team performance, make informed decisions and offer a clear lead, including pre-planning and impartation and monitoring of those plans, as well as having experience of handling conflict and managing sensitive issues to achieve positive outcomes. Person Specification: Leadership: Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within a supported living or similar regulated care environment, with a focus on empowering teams (minimum 1 year). You will lead, oversee and assist the directors in implementing the company’s vision, including the systems, staffing, policies and procedures that enable structure and high standards to be delivered. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to liaise confidently with service users, families, staff, and professionals. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills with the ability to make decisions under pressure and resolve conflicts effectively. Organisational Skills: Exceptional organisational abilities, with a proactive approach to meeting deadlines and adapting to changing service demands. Empathy & Resilience: Genuine commitment to the well-being of others, with resilience and a positive attitude in a demanding sector. Qualifications Required: NVQ/QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or proof of training underway). Valid driving license or willingness to travel between service locations. Up-to-date knowledge of relevant Children & Adult Social Care Legislation, safeguarding procedures, and health and social care legislation. Benefits: Competitive salary and numerous benefits to grow As a growing company, there will be more perks as we grow and you will be at the forefront of it. Comprehensive training and development programs, including access to relevant qualifications and leadership training. Employee assistance programs supporting mental and physical well-being. Opportunities for career progression in a growing, dynamic company. If you are passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives and looking to advance your career in a supportive, passionate organisation, we would love to hear from you. Proof of right to work in the UK. Please be advised we do NOT offer sponsorship. Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £42,000 to £52,000 per year depending on experience (negotiable) Additional pay: Company Growth Bonus Benefits: Enjoy your Birthday off Company events Company pension scheme in the future Employee mentoring programme Referral programme Sick pay Work from home in the future Training programmes As the business grows, so do the perks! Schedule: Monday to Friday Weekend availability when required On Call The role requires working flexibly mainly Monday – Friday but will require a manager who can be flexible where required. Licence/Certification: NVQ/QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or proof of training underway) Work Location: In person with possibility to WFH in the future

We are looking for a passionate Waiter/Waitress who is ambitious, reliable and dedicated with a happy demeanor to join us at Brindisa Kitchens. Our food and wine offerings are all about showcasing the best Spanish and British products, serving and working with the ingredients in the best possible way. We offer: • 28 days holiday • 40 hours p/weeks (additional hours available if wanted) • discounts in our restaurants and our retail offerings • staff meals • employee assistance program • childcare vouchers • cycle to work scheme • the opportunity to progress within the business across our sites. You will ideally have some waiting experience with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and are a team player. £12-£14 p/hour based on experience. Our food is homely and authentic, with flavour always being the key factor. Above all our food is about sharing. We celebrate the culture and dining experience of small plates. We have a direct relationship with all our suppliers, bringing their ethos and quality to the table.

Nursery Manager Full time, on-site £33,000 - £35,000 per annum starting salary before bonuses, ideal start date 25th November, open to discussion. We are looking for a dedicated Nursery Manager to join and lead our friendly team in Swanley at our brand-new setting. The nursery has been running for 26 years, recently relocating to a bespoke building in Swanley Park. As a Nursery Manager you will be responsible for all aspects of the nursery operations and compliance, leading with exceptional people, commercial and educational standards. This is a role where your knowledge of nursery education and expertise, customer service and people development combine to create an environment for children to thrive! Dawn to Dusk Day Nursery is a home from home nursery looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and motivational Nursery Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a happy nursery where we focus on encouraging children to be children, learning through fun and engaging play. You will be working with a dedicated team in a caring, family friendly and stimulating environment. The Nursery Manager works closely with the Director whilst also being expected to work autonomously in relation to everyday management responsibilities. The role requires the confidence to make decisions considering the reputation and financial aspects of the business whilst balancing a high degree of sensitivity to the needs of children and families. You will have a fantastic team to support you in your role as Manager, including a Full Time Assistant Manager, Part Time Office Manager/Administrator and Full Time SENCO, all supernumerary to ratios. Expectations from a successful candidate: · The ability to provide operational management of the nursery facilities and staff, to ensure a high quality, balanced provision of good practice education and care is delivered at all times. · Responsible for adherence to policies and procedures. · Ensure that the CPD, training, support, mentoring and supervision of the staff team inspires and leads ambitious practice. Good HR skills needs to make sure the team thrives. · To create a welcoming setting in which parents are happy to entrust their child. · To promote a successful and profitable business. · Engage with the local community and marketing the nursery to reach maximum occupancy whilst providing excellent customer care. Qualifications and experience required: A full and relevant level 3 qualification, higher or QTS. DBS enhanced disclosure within the child workforce sector Paediatric 12hr First Aid certificate Safeguarding training and qualification Nursery Management: 3 years (preferred) Childcare: 5 years (preferred) Right to work in the UK Nursery Management: 3 years (preferred) Childcare: 5 years (preferred) Right to work in the UK 51 weeks a year full time, 40 hours per week with the ability to be flexible to ensure tasks are completed. Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to): Management of the nursery and staff, and the overall care and education for the children in the setting. Conducting meetings with staff members and ensuring effective staff deployment. Assume responsibility for the daily operation of the nursery with agreed plans and budgets and that the nursery target occupancy levels are met. Financial management: income and expenditure, and occupancy, alongside our Office Manager. Thorough management of staff, supporting the care and education of the children in the nursery within a key person structure, promoting good practice and being a role model for other staff and children. Overall management, planning, and development of the nursery in close contact with the Director. Identify training requirements for team members, liaising with the Assistant Manager to ensure delivery and evaluate effectiveness. Handle people management in collaboration with the Assistant Manager and/or Director, including recruitment, induction, performance reviews, disciplinaries, grievances, and absence management. Communicate effectively with staff, parents/carers, and external agencies, demonstrating excellent customer service skills. Complete relevant paperwork and records to required standards and deadlines. Ensure the safeguarding, health, safety, and welfare of the children, including responsibility for child protection issues in liaison with appropriate agencies. Maintain adequate staffing levels in line with statutory ratio requirements, including arranging staff cover and rotas. Promote and apply equal opportunities policy throughout the nursery. Benefits Include: 31 days off, 20 bookable. Birthday off. Discounted Childcare. Christmas Bonus. Performance related Bonus. Social Events. Free Parking. Free drinks and access to nursery lunches. Attendance bonus. Training opportunities. Company Pension.

Bartender We are looking for a passionate, ambitious, reliable, and dedicated Bartender. You’ll ideally have some experience with a background in busy restaurants and cocktail bars. Along with your great service skills and creating remarkable drinks you’ll be consistent, positive and willing to learn. Be part of our team Here at Brindisa our food is homely and authentic, with flavour always being the key factor. Above all our food is about sharing. We celebrate the culture and dining experience of small plates. We have a direct relationship with all our suppliers, bringing their ethos and quality to the table. We offer for you: 28 days holiday 35% discounts in our restaurants and our retail offerings staff meals employee assistance program childcare vouchers cycle to work scheme £300 refer a friend reward the opportunity to progress within the business across our sites the opportunity for trips to Spain to meet our producers

Little Panda Montessori House is looking for an assistant for our childminding business in High Barnet, EN5 2QF to start in November We are looking for someone: Love to work with children. reliable, patient and has a positive attitude. Desire and passion for ongoing learning and personal development. Have good communication skills to build relationships with children and parents. Use initiative and be proactive to ensure the smooth running of the setting. qualification/experience in childcare and knowlege in Montessori philosophy is a bonus Key tasks and responsibilities: · To take part in child initiated and adult planed activities that stimulate and support children’s intellectual, physical, social, emotional and language development. · To assist and support children with personal care requirements. This may include changing nappies, assisting with toileting needs, changing clothes and shoes, and helping children at mealtimes. · To assist with general day to day requirements of the setting such as tidying away equipment and cleaning up after mealtimes. · To assist with school drop offs and collection when needed. · To assist with preparing snacks and meals for children. · Maintain children’s learning journals (Training and support will be provided) · Attend trainings to ensure a continuation of personal professional development and to ensure that your knowledge and skills are up to date and relevant to the position. · To accompany the children and registered childminder on trips, for example to local parks or on other planned outings. · To always abide by all policies and procedures in place within the setting and be aware of Ofsted requirements. · Complying with the requirements of the EYFS and Childcare Register. · Maintain confidentiality for staff and children and comply with the requirements of the Information Commissioners Office regarding Data Protection. · To be aware of the settings Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nursery Practitioner to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality care and education to children, ensuring a safe and stimulating environment that supports their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development. As a Nursery Practitioner, you will work closely with other staff members to foster a positive learning experience for the children and maintain strong communication with parents. Key Responsibilities: • Childcare and Education: • Plan and deliver a variety of activities and learning experiences that align with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. • Support children’s development in a safe and secure environment, catering to individual needs and promoting inclusivity. • Monitor and assess children’s progress, keeping accurate records and sharing updates with parents and caregivers. • Safety and Wellbeing: • Ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of all children, adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures. • Implement hygiene and safety practices such as proper handwashing, meal/snack preparation, and emergency procedures. • Administer first aid when necessary, and promptly report any concerns or incidents. • Teamwork and Collaboration: • Work effectively as part of a team, supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive work environment. • Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and continuous professional development activities. • Parental Engagement: • Build strong relationships with parents, providing feedback on their child’s development, achievements, and any concerns. • Respond to parents’ queries and concerns in a professional and timely manner. • Administrative Duties: • Maintain records of children’s daily activities and development milestones. • Assist with the preparation and tidying up of the nursery environment, ensuring all resources are clean, well-maintained, and safe for use.

Waiter: We are looking for a passionate Waiter/Waitress who is ambitious, reliable, and dedicated with a happy demeanour to join our floor team. You’ll ideally have experience in a busy, high-profile restaurant, a natural flair for a great service and a passion for hospitality and people. We offer for you: • 28 days holiday • 35% discounts in our restaurants and our retail offerings • staff meals • employee assistance program • childcare vouchers • cycle to work scheme • £300 refer a friend reward • the opportunity to progress within the business across our sites • the opportunity for trips to Spain to meet our producers