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  • Nursery Practitioner
    Nursery Practitioner
    2 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
    10 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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  • Football Coach
    Football Coach
    18 days ago
    £15–£40 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Football Coach – Supreme Ballers Supreme Ballers is looking for enthusiastic, reliable and professional Football Coaches to join our growing team across London. We deliver football coaching, PE, after-school clubs, lunchtime sessions, 1-to-1 training, holiday camps and development programmes for children of different ages and abilities. The Role You will be responsible for planning and delivering fun, engaging and structured football sessions while creating a safe and positive environment for every child. What we’re looking for: • Previous football coaching experience, • FA coaching qualification preferred, • Enhanced DBS essential or willingness to complete one, • Safeguarding and First Aid qualifications preferred, • Confident working with children of different ages and abilities, • Reliable, punctual and professional, • Strong communication and leadership skills, • Ability to travel to different locations across London Opportunities available: Part-time and sessional work throughout the week, including PE lessons, lunchtime clubs, after-school clubs, evenings, weekends and holiday camps. Pay: Competitive sessional rates, with opportunities for additional hours as Supreme Ballers continues to grow. We’re particularly interested in coaches who are looking to build a long-term relationship with Supreme Ballers and take on additional responsibilities and hours over time. Apply with your CV, coaching qualifications and current DBS status.

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  • Assistant Football Coach
    Assistant Football Coach
    21 days ago
    £15–£20 hourly
    Part-time
    Thornton Heath

    Volunteer Assistant Football Coach (Ages 5–7) Location: London Commitment: 1 hour/week — Mondays, 5:00–6:00pm Type: Volunteer, with potential progression to paid role (£15–£20 per session) based on performance About the Role We're looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Coach to support our weekly football training sessions for children aged 5–7. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build coaching experience with young players, with a genuine path to a paid position — including funded FA qualifications — once you've settled in and shown you're a good fit. Responsibilities • Support the lead coach in delivering fun, safe, and age-appropriate football sessions, • Help set up and pack away equipment (cones, balls, bibs, goals), • Assist with organising children into groups/drills and keeping sessions running smoothly, • Encourage participation and positive behaviour, ensuring every child feels included, • Help supervise children during arrival and pick-up, working with parents/guardians as needed, • Provide basic first aid support where required (training can be provided), • Give feedback to the lead coach on session flow and player engagement What We're Looking For • A genuine enthusiasm for working with young children and introducing them to football, • Patient, encouraging, and reliable — able to commit to the Monday 5–6pm slot consistently, • Comfortable being active and hands-on during sessions, • Good communication skills with children and parents alike Desirable (not essential) • Previous experience working with children (coaching, teaching, childcare, or similar), • FA coaching qualifications (e.g. FA Level 1) or willingness to work towards one, • A basic understanding of football fundamentals suitable for young age groups What You'll Get • Hands-on coaching experience with a structured, established programme, • Mentorship and guidance from the lead coach, • A DBS check will be arranged and covered by us (required for the role), • Progression opportunity: after a successful initial period, this role becomes paid at £15–£20 per session, and we'll fund your FA coaching qualification (e.g. FA Level 1) to support your ongoing development How to Apply Please get in touch with a short note about yourself and any relevant experience, and we'll arrange a chat and a chance to observe or join a session.

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  • Support Worker
    Support Worker
    22 days ago
    £12.71–£14 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Oak Care Home Ltd is seeking reliable, caring and professional Support Workers to join its supported accommodation services for young people aged 16–18. The role involves helping young people develop the skills, confidence and independence needed for adulthood and independent living. Key responsibilities • Provide practical and emotional support., • Help young people develop independent living skills, including cooking, cleaning, budgeting, shopping and managing appointments., • Complete welfare checks and maintain appropriate communication., • Deliver planned keywork sessions in line with individual support plans., • Support education, employment, training and college attendance., • Help young people access healthcare, benefits and other professional services where required., • Promote positive routines, healthy lifestyles, appropriate behaviour and community participation., • Support young people to understand boundaries, responsibilities and house expectations., • Safeguard young people and respond appropriately to concerns, incidents and disclosures., • Follow risk assessments, support plans, safety plans, safeguarding procedures and regulatory requirements., • Complete accurate daily records, incident reports and keywork documentation., • Work collaboratively with social workers, personal advisers, education providers and other professionals., • Maintain professional boundaries and help keep the accommodation safe, clean and appropriately maintained. About you You should be caring, patient, approachable and reliable, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team. You will need to communicate clearly, remain calm in challenging situations, set appropriate professional boundaries and complete accurate written records. Flexibility is required to work evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-in shifts where necessary. Essential requirements • The legal right to work in the UK., • Willingness to complete an Enhanced DBS check, including the appropriate barred-list check where applicable., • Satisfactory references and a full employment history., • An understanding of safeguarding young people., • Good written and verbal communication skills., • Basic IT skills for recording and reporting. Desirable experience and qualifications • Experience working with young people, care leavers or vulnerable adults., • Experience in supported accommodation, residential care, youth work or social care., • A Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People, Health and Social Care, or a related subject., • Knowledge of safeguarding, contextual safeguarding, exploitation and trauma-informed practice., • Experience completing keywork sessions, risk assessments and support plans., • A full UK driving licence. What is offered • Comprehensive induction and ongoing training., • Professional development and support towards relevant qualifications., • Regular supervision and support., • Opportunities for career progression., • A supportive and professional working environment., • The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures, including satisfactory references, identity and right-to-work checks, employment history checks and an appropriate Enhanced DBS check. To apply, please submit your CV together with a brief statement explaining your relevant experience and why you would like to work with young people in supported accommodation.

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  • Music Tutor
    Music Tutor
    29 days ago
    £45.5 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Tutti Music Ltd is recruiting instrumental music tutors in SW6 & SW18, with positions starting from 24 September 2026 onwards. Instruments: Piano | Flute & Saxophone | Clarinet | Trumpet & Trombone | Bagpipes | Female Vocals Pay: £45.50 per hour + additional payment for short bookings We have a range of regular school and home-teaching slots, including daytime and after-school work. Lessons are delivered 1-to-1 and in small groups of up to 3 children, primarily with children aged 5–12. This is a freelance contractor role, with regular weekly teaching during term time — typically around 10 teaching weeks per term. Tutors should be able to commit to their agreed weekly slot for the academic year wherever possible. We understand that tutors occasionally have other commitments, so a small amount of deputy/cover teaching is permitted each term. We are looking for tutors who: • Have a relevant degree and/or substantial experience teaching children aged 5–12, • Are enthusiastic about teaching young children, • Are proactive and reflective in their approach, • Can teach effectively both 1-to-1 and in small groups, • Can provide a DBS certificate registered on the Update Service, or are willing to obtain one, • Are reliable and able to travel to their assigned teaching location, • Have good communication skills and are comfortable completing brief lesson/reporting requirements Multi-instrumentalists may be particularly well suited to the role. TRAINING OPPORTUNITY Current undergraduate students with limited teaching experience are also welcome to apply for a training role, provided they can demonstrate a strong interest in teaching. Training-role pay is £30–£40 per hour depending on experience, with additional support and the opportunity to progress into the experienced tutor role. Locations: SW6 & SW18, London Start: From 24 September 2026 onwards Various daytime and after-school slots available TO APPLY Please submit your CV and a short cover letter and include the instrument(s) you teach and your availability. Application deadline: 19 September 2026 We look forward to hearing from you!

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  • Nursery Practitioner – Level 3 Qualified / Experienced Practitioner
    Nursery Practitioner – Level 3 Qualified / Experienced Practitioner
    1 month ago
    £13.75–£14 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Little Friends Nursery is an established, outstanding early years setting in Wood Green, North London (N22). We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and caring Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly team. We are seeking someone who is passionate about working with young children, understands the importance of providing high-quality early years education and is confident contributing as part of a busy nursery team. The role will include: • Providing a safe, caring, stimulating and engaging environment for children., • Supporting children's learning and development in accordance with the EYFS., • Planning and delivering age-appropriate activities based on children's interests and developmental needs., • Acting as a Key Person and building positive relationships with children and their families., • Completing observations, assessments and children's learning records., • Supporting children's personal care, mealtimes, sleep routines and daily transitions., • Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and hygiene., • Carrying out daily room and environmental risk assessments as required., • Working collaboratively with Room Leaders, management and other practitioners., • Helping to maintain an organised, welcoming and stimulating nursery environment., • Supporting children with additional needs and working inclusively with all children., • Communicating professionally and positively with parents and carers. What we are looking for Ideally, applicants will hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare or an equivalent qualification recognised as suitable for working within the EYFS. We will also consider strong candidates who are currently completing a relevant childcare qualification. The successful candidate should: • Have experience working with children in an early years setting., • Have a good understanding of the EYFS., • Understand safeguarding responsibilities within an early years environment., • Be dependable, punctual and committed to their role., • Have good written and verbal communication skills., • Be able to work effectively as part of a team., • Be confident communicating with parents and colleagues., • Be proactive and willing to contribute ideas and activities., • Have a genuine interest in children's development and wellbeing., • Be willing to undertake training and continued professional development. Working pattern We are particularly interested in candidates who can work a minimum of 4 days per week. Our nursery operates between 8:00am and 6:00pm, and applicants should be able to work flexibly within these hours. What we offer We provide a supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development and progression. We value practitioners who take pride in their work and want to develop their skills and responsibilities within the nursery. Little Friends Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, references and verification of qualifications and suitability to work with children.

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  • Teaching Assistant
    Teaching Assistant
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    London

    We are seeking passionate and dedicated teachers and teaching assistants to support a positive, inclusive learning environment. You will help students develop academically, socially, and emotionally while ensuring that each child receives appropriate support and attention. Experience in special education is welcome, but we also encourage applicants who are eager to work with children of all abilities. These are paid positions. Key responsibilities • Support classroom activities, lesson preparation, and lesson delivery., • Provide individual or small-group support to reinforce learning., • Help create an inclusive environment for students with diverse needs, including disabilities., • Lead age-appropriate activities that encourage cognitive, social, and emotional development., • Assist with toddler care routines, including feeding, diapering, and supervision during playtime., • Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues., • Monitor behaviour and use positive reinforcement to encourage constructive conduct. Experience and skills • Previous experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting is desirable., • Knowledge of special education strategies or experience supporting people with disabilities is advantageous., • Clear and effective communication skills., • Experience tutoring or mentoring children across different age groups, including toddlers and preschoolers., • Familiarity with classroom management and inclusive teaching practices., • A genuine interest in early childhood development and a commitment to helping young learners thrive.

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