A warm and welcoming private family based near Newbury, Berkshire is seeking a reliable, engaging and proactive individual to provide after-school support for their three children, aged 7, 5 and 4, from September.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who genuinely enjoys working with children and is looking for a long-term, part-time role with a lovely young family.
Responsibilities
• Collecting the children from school and safely transporting them to and from after-school activities.
• Supporting homework, reading and other age-appropriate learning.
• Planning fun, engaging and creative activities for the children at home.
• Encouraging good routines and helping the children develop confidence and independence.
• Preparing simple evening meals or snacks for the children if required.
• Creating a safe, happy and nurturing environment where the children can thrive.
The Ideal Candidate
• They are looking for a caring, proactive, and dependable individual with previous experience working with children.
• Nannying experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Confident supporting homework and encouraging a positive approach to learning.
• Enjoys engaging children in fun, educational and age-appropriate activities.
• Warm, patient and able to create a happy, structured after-school routine.
• Organised, reliable and able to use their own initiative.
• A confident driver with a minimum of 8 years’ driving experience and a clean driving licence.
• Flexible and happy to provide additional support during school holidays and occasional weekends.
For candidates with additional skills or experience, there may be the opportunity to increase weekly hours by undertaking further family support duties.
Working Hours
• Monday to Friday, approximately 3:00pm – 7:00/7:30pm
• Approximately 20–25 hours per week
• Flexibility to work occasional weekends and additional hours during school holidays is essential.
• Salary: Competitive, depending on experience.
If you are a warm, dependable, and an enthusiastic individual who enjoys helping children learn, grow and have fun, we would love to hear from you.
• Location: Near Newbury Berkshire
Minimum Experience Level for this job: 2+ years in a similar role
Training and Qualifications needed for this job: Yes
Days : Monday to Friday, approximately 3:00pm – 7:00/7:30pm
• Approximately 20–25 hours per week
Salary: Excellent salary for the right Nanny
Driver : Yes
Pets in the home : Two dogs
This is a permanent Housekeeper position.
To apply for this job please contact Philippa immediately on 01635 36465 or 07988 908231 or send an up to date version of your CV to: mailto:Philippa@harmonyathome.co.uk
P J Day Limited T/A Harmony at Home Berkshire acting as an Employment Agency. This is a fixed term position .
Please apply via the ‘Apply for job’’ button. This job has an ID code of: 871871
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, you will only be contacted for shortlisting and interview if you meet our client’s suitability requirement’s.
For all roles with children and the vulnerable you must have an up-to-date enhanced DBS certificate which is registered on the update service, a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate and a minimum of 2 professional referees who are happy for you to share their contact details to our recruiters. One of your references must be your current or last employer and both references must be immediately contactable. We also recommend that you have appropriate professional insurance (nanny insurance). Whilst we usually undertake all registration interviews and right to work checks in person face to face, we will in certain circumstances consider video call registrations and digital right to work checks via a certified digital identity service provider (IDSP). We support the principle of Equality and Diversity in employment wholeheartedly and oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. To help speed up your application, please ensure that you only apply for the job(s) you are interested in on our website, on the job advert page using the ‘Apply for job’ button. Please only apply for roles where you meet the requirements.
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