Childcare Assistant

19 hours ago

Forest Hill SE, United Kingdom Lullaby lane Childminding Full time

Job Title: Childcare Assistant (Mornings, Afternoons or Full-Time)

Location: Forest Hill, SE23 – Small Home-Based Setting

Start Date: Early January 2025

Lullaby Lane Childcare is a warm, home-from-home childcare setting in Forest Hill, offering high-quality care for babies and young children. We are expanding our small team and are looking for a caring, reliable Childcare Assistant to join us.

We are open to three patterns and can be flexible for the right person:

  • Mornings only (e.g. 8:00am–1:00pm)
  • Afternoons only (e.g. 1:00pm–6:00pm)
  • Full-time (a combination of mornings and afternoons across the week)

Exact hours and days can be discussed at interview.

What you'll be doing

  • Supporting the day-to-day care of children in a small, nurturing home-based setting
  • Helping to set up and run activities in line with the EYFS (indoor and outdoor play, story time, arts & crafts, etc.)
  • Supporting with mealtimes, nappies/toileting and general routines
  • Building positive, secure relationships with children and their families
  • Helping to maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment
  • Working closely with the Childminder and other assistants as part of a small, friendly team

About you

We're looking for someone who is:

  • Qualified to at least Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare / Early Years
  • Has previous experience working with children (nursery, childminding, nannying, school, playgroup etc.)
  • A proficient English speaker with good communication skills (spoken and written)
  • Warm, patient and genuinely passionate about early years
  • Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a small team
  • Willing to get stuck in – from messy play to tidying up

A current DBS and Paediatric First Aid are desirable; if not, you must be willing to obtain these.

What we offer

  • A supportive, friendly environment in a small home-based setting (not a big nursery)
  • Low child-to-adult ratios and the chance to really get to know the children
  • Opportunities to develop your skills and experience in early years
  • Competitive pay, depending on qualifications and experience
  • Flexible hours with the option of mornings only, afternoons only, or full-time

How to apply

Please send:

  • Your CV
  • A short cover note telling us which pattern you're interested in (mornings, afternoons or full-time), and why you'd like to work with us

to .CO.UK with the subject line:

"Childcare Assistant Application – [Your Name]".

We'll be reviewing applications and inviting shortlisted candidates to an informal interview and trial session.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract

Pay: £15.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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