Childcare assistant jobs in United Kingdom

DD’s Childcare is a nurturing and vibrant childcare setting dedicated to providing a safe, stimulating, and loving environment for young children. We focus on early years development, fostering creativity, curiosity, and confidence in every child. Job Description: We are seeking a passionate and reliable Childcare Assistant to join our team. You will support the daily care and development of children, working closely with staff to create a warm and engaging environment. Responsibilities: • Assist in the supervision and care of children aged 0-5years, • Support children’s learning and development through play and structured activities, • Ensure the safety and well-being of all children in your care, • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment, • Help with feeding, changing, and nap times as needed, • Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, • Follow safeguarding and health & safety policies Requirements: • Experience working with children (preferred but not essential), • Level 2 or 3 childcare qualification (or willingness to train), • Understanding of EYFS framework (preferred), • A caring, patient, and enthusiastic personality, • Ability to work well in a team and take initiative, • Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one), • First Aid certification (desirable) Benefits: • Support with training and career progression, • Friendly and supportive work environment, • Holiday entitlement and other benefits If you love working with children and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!

PLS DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE CHILDCARE EXPERIENCE We are looking for a part time After School Club Assistant working 3 shifts per week in Winchmore Hill. Role includes: Safety: Ensuring children's safety at all times, including when setting up play areas and supervising children while they play Activities: Planning and setting up activities for children to participate in, such as games, reading, and interactive play Support: Building trust and supporting children to feel comfortable and settled, and listening to their needs and responding appropriately Communication: Meeting and greeting parents, and providing them with feedback on their child's time at the club, and communicating with parents daily on their child's activities Administration: Keeping records and ensuring that club procedures are implemented Meals: Preparing and serving meals, and supervising mealtimes Transportation: Ensuring the safe collection and transportation of children between classes and the club Must have 1 year experience & DBS check £12.50p/h

Job description Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Deputy Nursery Manager to assist in room leading and overseeing the daily operations of our nursery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in child care or early years education and experience working with children. This role requires excellent leadership skills, the ability to communicate effectively with staff and parents, and a commitment to providing high-quality childcare in a nurturing environment. Responsibilities Deliver high quality childcare to children aged 0-5, to be a key person and to room lead. Assist the manager in day-day operations of the nursery, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. Including covering managerial duties in the absence of the manager. Lead and support a team of childcare staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Develop and implement age-appropriate educational programmes/activity planning that promote children's development and learning. Communicate effectively with parents regarding their children's progress, behaviour, and any concerns that may arise. Drive initiatives to enhance the nursery's reputation within the community and attract new families. Maintain accurate records of children's attendance, development milestones, and any incidents that occur within the nursery. Ensure the nursery is a safe, clean, and stimulating environment for all children. Be responsible, alongside manager for safeguarding. Will be required to hold deputy safeguarding lead role. Training provided as necessary. Qualifications Minimum of 2 years Room leading experience or nursery deputy management role. A qualification in Early Years/Childcare at Level 3 and above is essential. Safeguarding lead experience is desired. SENCO experience is highly desirable. Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a diverse team effectively. Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal. A genuine passion for childcare and early years education. Ability to drive initiatives that enhance the quality of care provided at the nursery. If you are an enthusiastic individual who meets these qualifications and is ready to make a positive impact on young lives, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Deputy Nursery Manager. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £28,000.00-£29,000.00 per year Benefits: Employee discount Free parking Transport links Work Location: In person Application deadline: 26/07/2025

Bar Manager We are looking for a passionate, ambitious, reliable, and dedicated Bar Manager to join our team. You’ll ideally have two years of experience as a Bar Manager with a vast 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 paid overtime 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

Greenwich SE8 3GS We offer: • The option of a four-day week - 7:45am - 6pm, • A competitive salary, • Workplace pension, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Birthday bonus, • Sickness incentive bonus, • Uniform supplied after probation, • Training and development opportunities, • 55% childcare discount Purpose of the role: To provide outstanding care and learning opportunities to all children. To offer support and provide oversight to the less experienced team ensuring children in the room are happy and thriving and to ensure that the room is running effectively. To follow our EPIC values of educational, professional, inspirational and caring. Qualifications and experience NNEB, CACHE level 3, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Excellent knowledge and understanding of the EYFS Up to date first aid and safeguarding training Knowledge of OFSTED standards A passion for delivering outstanding childcare and learning Minimum of one years experience Must have the right to work in the UK Minis Childcare Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children, an enhanced DBS will be required. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £25,416.00-£28,589.00 per year

Salary: £70000.00 per annum dependent on experience & qualifications Position: Full Time (37.5 hours per week) Positions available: 1 Registered Manager – Children’s Home Alexandra Children’s Home is a newly established home for children 12-17 years old, and due to up-and-coming expansion, we are currently looking for Registered Managers for our Therapeutic Children’s Homes who are keen for a new and exciting role. Competitive Salary of £70,000 per annum. We offer 36 days paid annual leave per year and a loyalty scheme which rewards you with extra annual leave following 2 years of service. The role of a Registered Manager is the person with overall responsibility for day-to-day management of the Children’s Home and is accountable for the delivery of a high quality of service provision, incorporating care, welfare, safety and security of all children and young people in their care in order for them to achieve a secure base. Supporting, leading and managing a team of staff who will provide protection and support the children with their physical, psychological, emotional & social development. Person Specification Essential · Due to Ofsted Regulations, all employees in our Residential Service must be over 20 years of age. · Experience of working in a Senior or Strategic Role within a children’s residential care setting · Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Service or equivalent · GCSE in Maths and English at C Grade of above · Physically fit · Resilient, enthusiastic and motivated person · Proven ability to lead staff teams and line management experience, including supervisions · Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written · Calm, approachable manner, adaptable and non-judgemental · Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team · Excellent organisational skills · Knowledge of Child Protection & Safeguarding · GCSE in Maths and English at C Grade or above · Ability to drive and holds a current driving licence Desirable · NVQ or Diploma Level 5 in Leadership & Management in Residential Children’s Services or equivalent · Previous experience in a Deputy Manager or Registered Manager role in a Residential Children’s Care Setting · Social Work Qualification of Equivalent · Any relevant or transferrable skills, such as First Aid trained · Knowledge of the Children Act & Children’s Homes Regulations · Understanding and knowledge of Therapeutic Approach to Childcare Duties & Responsibilities · In accordance with Alexandra health and safety policies and procedures, the registered individual is responsible for ensuring Health and Safety guidelines are adhered to. · Responsible for keeping an up-to-date register of all young people being admitted transitioned to another provision and discharged from the service. · Ensure operational manning levels are maintained within the home. The registered manager must liaise with the HR team to arrange and assist in interviewing new staff. · Ensure that you and your staff work in accordance with the Statement of Purpose and Function of the home. Understand, update and continuously improve relevant Alexandra Children’s Home documents to include The Statement of Purpose, Young Person’s Guide, policies and practice standards; seeking approval and communicating changes to others as appropriate. · Demonstrate effective leadership to direct and support the staff team to deliver person centred childcare working towards the best outcomes for each young person · Manage, supervise and mentor staff; organize work patterns and training, and conduct and record regular supervisions and appraisals. · Demonstrate a working knowledge, implement, adhere to and give guidance to other staff on: Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, The Children Act 1989 & 2004, Care Standards Act 2000, Equal Opportunities Policies, National Quality Standards for Children’s Homes, and Local Authority Child Protection Procedures, and any subsequent changes to said legislation. · Demonstrate a working knowledge of Ofsted Inspection guidelines, promptly implementing any recommendations following an Inspection. Timely notification of any significant events or changes within the home, including completion of Regulation 45 Reports within the given timeframe as instructed by Alexandra Children’s Home. · To ensure that you and your staff team implement and adhere to Alexandra Children’s Home Safeguarding Policy and Local Authority Safeguarding procedures. · Work cohesively and in partnership with team members and other professionals (Social Workers, Police, Education, and Health) to contribute and monitor the multidisciplinary assessment of children’s needs, support children in order for them to reach their full potential as outlined in their care plans, and in accordance with Alexandra Children’s Home Policies & Procedures, Local Authority Instructions and relevant legislation. · Ensure Local Authority Social Workers are notified of all significant events, incidents, important changes and physical interventions within 24 hours. · Ensure that young people receive a sensitive residential service which best meets their individual social, racial, psychological, educational, cultural, physical identity and health care needs according to the Statement of Purpose and Function of the Home and Alexandra Children’s Home policies and procedures, and children facing particular crisis and stresses are offered appropriate additional support in a timely manner. · Organising the availability and deployment of staff within the home and wider Alexandra Children’s Home Community, ensuring rota’s are covered to meet regulations mandate. · Ensure that the home is fit for purpose by ensuring that Fire Regulations and Health and Safety Regulations are met, Quality Assurance and Regulation 44 Reports action points are addressed promptly. Appropriate records are kept and that fire drill procedures are adhered to in accordance with Alexandra Children’s Home policies and procedures. · Manage Performance and Development by using regular staff supervisions and annual appraisal process in order to promote a culture of self-awareness and understanding. Working in partnership with Senior Management and Human Resources to address and manage any issues of poor performance or misconduct · Participate effectively in the on-call duty system. · Attend monthly Manager, TDP, Community and house meetings and implement any actions as agreed. · Complete appropriate training including the level 5 diploma in Leadership and Management within the required timeframes, ensuring that an up-to-date training record is maintained. · Additional responsibilities will include representation to Local Authorities and at panels, conference meetings and Strategy Groups; and analysing trends and Quality Assurance documentation to constantly strive to improve standards for young people in our care. · Undertaking other duties as may be deemed appropriate from time to time. We are looking for candidates who have proven managerial skills in a Residential Care Setting and are passionate about improving the lives and outcomes for children and young people. We are an activity-based company and promote the well-being of our young people through a wide and varied programme of activities, sports and hobbies. Alexandra Children’s Home is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & young people. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, an employment background check, satisfactory references & verification of right to work in the UK. CVs will not be considered without an application form.

Waiters needed! We are looking for a passionate waiter who is ambitious, reliable and dedicated with a happy demeanour 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 per week (additional hours available if wanted); part time is also available, • 35% discounts in our restaurants and our retail offerings, • delicious staff meals on shift, • 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

To manage the nursery and associated childcare provision within Once Upon a Time Day Nurseries policies and procedures, Local Authority Policies and procedures and all relevant legislation. To create a safe, warm and stimulating environment for all those who use Once Upon a Time services. To work as part of a team to assist in providing a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children. To work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, carers and other multi professionals. To be committed to ensuring safeguarding and creating an inclusive environment. Main Responsibilities: Children’s care, learning and play Support practitioners in meeting the needs of the individual children and families, ensuring children’s basic needs are always met, including good hygiene routines, nappies, meals encouraging good nutrition, planning and assessment etc To assist the staff team in setting up a safe and stimulating environment for children, ensuring a child centred environment providing a play-based approach to children’s learning Promote positive attitudes and behaviour at all times by providing a non-discriminatory environment which values and respects each child and family, ensuring an inclusive and safe environment having regard for SEN and safeguarding procedures and legislation Encourage parental involvement within the nursery, including parents consultations, events, and using parents as partners in their child’s learning and liaising with parents daily Health and safety: To be responsible for reporting accidents or health and safety issues and be conscientious of risks that may arise which may cause harm to children To implement and ensure health and safety guidelines and checks and adhere Once Upon a Time’s policies and procedures, including but not limited to on-going cleaning and sterilising duties within the setting, to reduce the spread of infection Staff: Effectively leading and supporting all nursery staff, students and voluntary workers. Ensuring a good level of supervision and support with their daily duties, identifying training and development needs, through individual supervisions, appraisals, observations etc. This may also include disciplinary meetings To lead/ organise staff, room and planning meetings (these will be out of nursery hours) To support the settings appointed persons in their role and taking on that role in their absence such as SENCO, Behaviour management coordinator To take part in recruitment and to support a team of staff to meet statutory ratio’s an contingency staffing where appropriate, and support a staff team in the appropriate skills, qualifications, experiences and qualities, ensuring the nursery is staffed to the required levels at all times General: To be responsible for the day to day running of the nursery To implement all of Once Upon a Time’s policies and procedures in all aspects of the nursery and other childcare services, and to review and develop them on an annual basis in line with relevant current legislation To ensure Welfare Requirements of the setting are maintained at all times and ensuring acceptable standards of practice that meets Ofsted criteria including Health and Safety and safeguarding, within the nursery environment General administrative duties associated with the running of the setting such as maintaining records on the children and their families, inventories, personal records, producing reports, writing letters, ordering supplies etc. To work collaboratively with colleagues to help support the development of the children within your care, guiding and sharing good practice, making sure that the nursery has a strong, reliable and consistent team Organising nursery events such as parents’ evenings, fete, annual trips, festivals and special events, that involve parents and carers (these may be out of nursery hours) To ensure the implementation of the EYFS curriculum for all children aged 0-5 years, and monitor how it is delivered To develop the setting by involving yourself and staff team in projects and programmes some of which will be initiated by the Local Authority To work collaboratively with outside agencies, to maintain effective relationships, providing services to the nursery, children and families, liaising with the Local Authority, Ofsted and other multi-agency professionals associated with the nursery and adhering LA policies and procedures and guidance To maintain an effective parent liaison system in order to work in partnership with parents/carers To oversee the efficient upkeep of the nursery, ensuring regular checks and maintenance of equipment, furniture and fittings Assisting in the collection, recording and banking of fees together with managing a budget and petty cash To monitor occupancy, reviewing numbers of children attending and following up enquiries promptly to ensure maximum capacity levels are maintained at all times. Assisting with the marketing, fundraising and advertising of the nursery to ensure the nursery runs to its full capacity and remains profitable You may be required to cover at another Once Upon a Time setting You may be required to work extra hours due to staff shortages, this will be repaid back using time-in-lieu at a time which is suitable to the nursery Qualifications: Proven experience in a nursery or childcare setting is essential. Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team effectively. Proficient communication skills in English, both verbal and written. Experience working with children in various age groups is highly desirable. A level 3 or above qualification in Ealy Years Ability to drive initiatives that improve nursery operations and foster a positive learning environment. Join our team as a Nursery Manager and contribute to shaping the future of young minds in a supportive and enriching atmosphere.

Location: London, UK Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Temporary Salary: £25,000-28,000 per annum (depending on experience) Reports to: Nursery Manager / Room Leader Job Overview: We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and reliable Nursery Assistant to join our team in London. You will support the daily care and education of children aged 0–5 years, helping to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about early years education and child development. Key Responsibilities: Support the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. Assist in the planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities. Supervise children during play, meals, rest, and outings. Promote positive behaviour and ensure the wellbeing and safety of all children. Help with feeding, nappy changing, and toileting in line with hygiene policies. Maintain accurate records of children’s development and progress. Communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff. Keep the nursery clean, tidy, and organised. Attend team meetings and training as required. Requirements: Experience working with young children (in a nursery or similar setting). Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualification (desirable but not essential). Knowledge of the EYFS framework. Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one). Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Patience, creativity, and a genuine love for working with children. What We Offer: Competitive salary. Ongoing training and development opportunities. Supportive team and leadership. Opportunities for career progression. A fun and inclusive working environment.