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  • Nursery Practitioner
    Nursery Practitioner
    1 month ago
    £12–£13.5 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    The Nursery Nurse will be required to: • To assist with the planning of the curriculum using the EYFS for guidance, • To help set up and tidy up activities and tables for meal times, • To act as a key person for a group of children and ensuring that each child’s needs are recognised and met, • Carry out regular observations and assessments on your key children and ensure that the developmental profiles are up to date, • To work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members, • To advise the manager or deputy manager of any concerns, • To teach children offering an appropriate level of support and stimulating play experience, • To ensure the children are safe at all times and you understand the safeguarding procedures, • To actively participate in team meetings, regular staff meetings and appraisal meetings, • To attend training courses as required and take responsibility for your development, • To keep confidential any information regarding the children their families or other staff which is all part of the job, • To be aware of and adhere to all the settings operational policies and procedures e.g. health and safety, safeguarding, food safety etc., • To be able to work in any room of the nursery, • To ensure that adequate records are kept and updated regularly, • To assist with the day to day tasks of the nursery, • To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the deputy manager or manager or room leader, • To be punctual and flexible

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  • Supply Teacher
    Supply Teacher
    1 month ago
    £22–£35 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Primary School Supply Teachers Needed Location: London Job Type: Supply / Temporary / Flexible Salary: Excellent daily rates (PAYE - we do not use Umbrella Companies) About the Role of a Primary School Supply Teacher Megalo Education (trading as Megalo Recruit) is a specialist education recruitment agency currently recruiting Primary Supply Teachers to work across EYFS, KS1, and KS2in a wide range of East London primary schools. Due to increased demand from our partner schools, we have immediate supply teaching opportunities available. Megalo Education is seeking dedicated, QTS-qualified supply teachers to support various primary schools across East London. We offer flexible teaching opportunities, including daily supply, part-time schedules, and full-time posts tailored to your professional goals. These roles are perfect for qualified primary teachers seeking flexible work, whether you’re looking for short-term cover, long-term placements, or regular supply. Key Responsibilities of a Primary School Supply Teacher • Deliver engaging, lessons across EYFS, KS1, or KS2 catering to diverse learning styles, • Assess, record, and report on student progress, • Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies, • Create a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment, • Collaborate with colleagues and support staff to maximise student outcomes, • Communicate effectively with parents and carers, • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, • Experience teaching in UK primary schools, • Strong classroom and behaviour management skills, • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply), • Flexible, reliable, and professional approach, • A patient, empathetic, and student-centered approach, • Flexibility to adapt to the needs of different local schools, • Higher Rates: By reducing costs for schools, we provide higher pay for educators, • Efficiency: Manage and approve weekly timesheets easily through our portal, • In-House Payroll: Rates are based on direct employment; we do not use umbrella companies, • Compliance: As an REC-accredited agency, all offers are subject to strict vetting and safeguarding procedures in accordance with KCSIE 2025 guidelines

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  • Weekend Football Coach for Early Years South East London
    Weekend Football Coach for Early Years South East London
    1 month ago
    £8–£15 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    We are looking for energetic, fun, and enthusiastic candidates who would love to work with children. The position would be ideal for individuals in the performing arts, education and teaching, students, early years practitioners, sport and fitness instructors, retail, customer service, and anyone motivated to start coaching in sport and football. If you are confident, have a genuine desire to inspire children, and are keen to offer them a fun start to a sporting activity, then we would love to hear from you! Requirements: • You must be 18+, • Excellent verbal communication skills, • Physically fit for the role - lots of running and jumping!, • Commuting to our different venues in South London, • Available to work on a weekly basis, year round (not suitable for individuals/students leaving London for long periods, such as over the summer) Would be an advantage if you have: • Prior experience working with children, • First Aid, Safeguarding, and/or DBS certifications, • Coaching, fitness, and/or teaching qualifications Responsibilities: • Coaching children between 18 months to 8 years (four separate age groups), • Setting up a variety of football-based games and activities, • Communicating with children and parents/carers, • Filling in registration forms, • Ensuring a safe and positive environment for both children and parents Currently we are looking for coaches who can work in the following areas across Wandsworth, Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, North Croydon: SE1, SE4, SE5, SE19, SE21, SE24, SE27, SW4, SW11, SW12, SW16, SW17 Balham, Bermondsey, Brixton, Brockley, Camberwell, Clapham, Crystal Palace, Dulwich, Lambeth, Nunhead, Shad Thames, Streatham, Tooting Bec, West Norwood

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  • Playworker
    Playworker
    1 month ago
    £11.5–£13 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    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 - £11.50-£13 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: £11.50 - £13.00 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)

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  • Support Worker
    Support Worker
    1 month ago
    £12.73–£14.85 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Buddy Support Worker - Travel & Safety Escort Location: SW15 area and surrounding locations Job Type: Part-Time (Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays + occasional weekends) Pay: From £12.73 per hour (dependent on experience) Are you a reliable, caring individual with a passion for supporting others to live independently? We’re looking for a Buddy Support Worker to join our team and provide safe travel escorts for a client between their home, workplace, and family home across the SW15 area. What you’ll do: Escort the client from their home to work at nominated times (varies between 11am or 1pm starts) on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and collect them at the end of the day. On Fridays: Escort the client from their home/work to their family home at the agreed time, ensuring safe arrival. On Mondays: Pick up the client from their family home and escort them back to their main home at the nominated time. Provide occasional additional travel escorts on weekends (as required) at agreed times, ensuring safe return. Prioritise the client’s safety and wellbeing throughout all journeys, using public transport or walking routes (as agreed). Offer friendly, respectful support to help the client feel confident and comfortable while travelling. Communicate clearly with the client’s family and support team to update them on journeys and any concerns. What we’re looking for: Excellent communication skills and a calm, patient approach. Reliability and punctuality – you’ll be a key part of the client’s daily routine, especially with varying start times and weekly travel between homes and work. Knowledge of local travel routes in the SW15 area and surrounding locations (or willingness to learn quickly). A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the client’s independence. Previous experience in support work, care, or a similar role is preferred but not essential – full training will be provided. Enhanced DBS check required What we offer: Pay starting from £12.73 per hour. Set part-time days (Wed-Fri + Monday pick-ups) with varying start times (11am or 1pm) and occasional weekend work around clients schedule. The chance to make a real, positive difference in someone’s daily life. A friendly, inclusive working environment. If you’re ready to be a trusted support system for someone who values your help, we’d love to hear from you! We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Job Type: Part-time Work Location: On the road

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