Kids Activity Guide

SensorStory Guide (Lead & Assistant) — Weekday Mornings

Locations: Bayswater, and nearby

Schedule: Weekday mornings, 48 weeks per year

Start: Rolling starts, interviews ongoing

About SensorStory

SensorStory is a small, friendly team delivering Montessori-prepared parent-and-child classes for babies and toddlers from birth to three. Our mission is to support the natural development of the whole child through beautiful environments, purposeful play, and calm, confidence-building routines.

The Opportunity

We are looking for Lead Guides and Assistant Guides to create joyful, memorable classes for little ones and their grown-ups. The right candidate does not need formal qualifications. If you are kind, confident, and love working with families, we will teach you the rest.

Our new activity guides will start with weekday work; one morning, with the ability to extend hours and/or days and progress further after initial probation, should you wish to.

As part of SensorStory's commitment to ongoing staff training and development we also offer optional further training and qualifications as well as bursary's to help pay for further training.

What you will do

• Prepare a Montessori-inspired environment and deliver small-group sensory sessions
• Model warm, respectful interactions and clear class routines
• Engage parents with simple guidance they can use at home
• Set up and pack away class materials with care, maintaining safety and cleanliness
• Communicate with families and the team with professionalism and warmth
• Champion exceptional customer service at every touchpoint

Roles

Lead Guide

• Lead the session from welcome to goodbye
• Hold class flow, songs, demonstrations, and transitions
• Coach and coordinate the assistant, ensure environment quality and safety

Assistant Guide

• Set up and reset activities
• Demonstrate materials and support children and parents
• Help maintain calm rhythm and safety throughout the session

You are

• Warm, confident, and naturally great with young children and parents
• Professional, punctual, and reliable
• A clear communicator, happy to sing in front of a group
• Curious about Montessori and early years development

We are particularly interested in speaking with people that have a background as:

• Early Years Practitioner
• Drama Teacher
• Fitness Instructor
• Football / Sports Coach
• Sports Leader
• Playworker
• GTP or PGCE Students
• Trainee Teacher
• Drama Student
• For this role, a driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential

Training and Progression

• Full training provided, in person and online
• Ongoing coaching and class observations
• Uniform provided
• Opportunities to take on nurseries, parties, and private events
• Clear pathway from Assistant to Lead for the right candidate

Requirements

• Weekday morning availability
• Be a loud presence and confident leading in front of children and adults
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car
• Ability to transport and store class materials between sessions
• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS, or willingness to obtain one
• Available to work all year round (not suitable for students leaving town for long periods over summer)

Benefits

• Flexible, family-friendly hours
• Supportive, relaxed team culture
• Meaningful work that makes a visible difference for children and parents

Location:

West London; Bayswater, Ruislip, Northolt, Hampstead, Notting Hill

Starting Hours:

Part-time weekday hours. Additional hours available in the future.

Mornings 9-12 with additional weekday and weekend mornings becoming optionally available.

Hourly wage:

Competitive pay of £8 - £17 depending on age, position (assistant/lead), responsibilities (kit holder) and previous experience

How to apply

Please apply with your CV and weekday morning availability to and we will be in touch.

Safeguarding: SensorStory is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to Enhanced DBS checks.

Website:

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £12.60-£17.00 per hour

Work Location: In person