Little Lumos Nursery

Looking for a part time job that… 🙌 Pays well (£12.25 - £14.75 ph) ⏰ Fits around your busy schedule 💸 Pays for your training courses 🤗 Has a support team in place for you 💫 Doesn't make you work evenings or weekends 🤓 Has no educational requirements 🧒 Just experience working with kids like babysitting or volunteering 🤝 Don't miss out; apply now and you could be working within 3 weeks!

Are you a people person who loves being around children? A local family in Cricklewood is looking for a friendly, reliable babysitter to join their routine a few afternoons a week after school. This isn't just any babysitting job. 💛 Through Koru Kids you'll be properly employed, fully supported and fairly paid, with contracts, sick pay and holiday pay all taken care of for you. It's the warmth and flexibility of babysitting, with none of the uncertainty. Your role: You'll be helping out a few afternoons a week after school, spending time out and about in Cricklewood or doing fun activities at home like board games 🎲 or baking 🧁 and helping with simple meals and homework. There's no previous experience or education requirements. We're just looking for enthusiastic, imaginative individuals who love working with children. You could be perfect for this role if you have babysitting experience, worked as a volunteer at a summer camp or have experience in formal educational settings. Benefits and perks: ✨ You'll get paid from £12.25 - £14.75/hour (inclusive of holiday pay), dependent on experience. ✅ FREE enhanced DBS check, insurance, FREE online nanny training and first aid training (worth over £300!) 📚 FREE CACHE registered courses and 1:1 coaching. 💷 Koru Kids will take care of contracts, sick pay, holiday pay and make sure you're paid correctly and on time. 🌟 Build valuable childcare experience to boost your CV. No VN needed! 🚀 Simply apply now and you can start working and earning in less than 2 weeks!

After-School Nanny / Family Helper Hours: Monday to Friday, 3:30pm – 8:00pm Children: 4 years old and 2 years old We are looking for a reliable, caring and energetic After-School Nanny / Family Helper to assist with two young children and help with the evening routine. The ideal person must genuinely enjoy being around children, be patient, responsible and confident caring for young children. Key Responsibilities • Assist with picking up the children from school/nursery alongside the parent, • Engage with the children through play, games and age-appropriate activities, • Keep the children entertained and actively involved rather than relying on screens, • Prepare and serve the children's dinner (no cooking required), • Encourage and assist the children with eating where required, • Clear and tidy up after meals and the children's activities, • Help with the children's evening and bedtime routine, • Bath the children when required, • Get the children changed and ready for bed, • Settle and put the children to bed, • Keep children's play and living areas clean and organised, • Carry out light household cleaning and tidying during quieter periods The Ideal Person We are looking for someone who is: • Naturally good with young children, • Caring, patient and attentive, • Energetic and happy to actively play and engage with the children, • Reliable and punctual, • Clean, tidy and organised, • Able to use initiative without needing constant instructions, • Comfortable helping with light household duties, • Confident managing the routine of a 2-year-old and 4-year-old Previous childcare or nanny experience is preferred. References may be required. This role would suit someone looking for a consistent, long-term weekday position with a family.

Room Leader Job Description To lead the day-to-day running of the nursery room, ensuring children receive outstanding care, learning, and development opportunities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The Room Leader is responsible for maintaining a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment, leading the room team, and ensuring high standards of practice are consistently achieved. Key Responsibilities Leadership and Room Management · Lead the day-to-day management and organisation of the nursery room.· Supervise, support, and motivate practitioners within the room.· Plan staff deployment to ensure children's needs and statutory ratios are met.· Monitor the quality of practice within the room and provide guidance and support to staff.· Ensure room routines operate smoothly and effectively.· Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, presentation, and resources.· Support the induction, mentoring, and development of new staff, students, and apprentices.· Communicate effectively with management regarding room performance, staffing, and children's needs. Childcare and Learning · Deliver high-quality care and education in accordance with the EYFS and Birth to Five Matters.· Lead curriculum planning and provide engaging, stimulating learning opportunities.· Monitor children's progress and ensure observations, assessments, and learning records are accurate, meaningful, and completed on time.· Support children's individual learning, development, wellbeing, and next steps.· Ensure inclusive practice that meets the needs of all children, including those with additional needs.· Promote positive behaviour, independence, and emotional wellbeing. Safeguarding and Welfare · Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children at all times.· Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed and concerns are reported promptly.· Maintain effective supervision and ensure statutory staff-to-child ratios are met.· Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures, risk assessments, and welfare requirements.· Oversee the accurate completion of accident, incident, medication, and care records.· Promote children's health, hygiene, and wellbeing throughout the day. Parent Partnerships · Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with parents and carers.· Share information regarding children's learning, development, and wellbeing.· Lead parent meetings, progress reviews, and support transition arrangements.· Work collaboratively with families and external professionals where appropriate. Professional Responsibilities · Ensure full compliance with nursery policies, procedures, and statutory requirements.· Maintain accurate room records and documentation.· Attend and contribute to staff meetings, supervision sessions, and training.· Support the continuous improvement of the nursery through reflective practice.· Maintain confidentiality and professional standards at all times.· Undertake any other reasonable duties requested by management. Person Specification Essential · Level 3 Early Years Childcare qualification.· Minimum 1 years' experience working with children aged 0–5 years.· Previous experience leading or supervising an Early Years team.· Strong knowledge of the EYFS, Birth to Five Matters, safeguarding, and child development.· Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.· Ability to lead by example and motivate others.· Good understanding of health and safety and statutory welfare requirements.· Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads, and make informed decisions.· Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.