Location: Muswell Hill, London
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45 AM – 5:45 PM (45 hours per week)
Start Date: September onwards
Salary: £19–£21 gross per hour
About the Family
A warm and welcoming family based in Muswell Hill is seeking an experienced, caring, and energetic full-time nanny to provide exceptional care for their happy and curious 2-year-old son. They are looking for someone who is passionate about early childhood development and enjoys creating a nurturing, fun, and stimulating environment through play-based learning.
Key Responsibilities
Childcare
- Provide attentive, loving, and safe care throughout the day.
- Support toileting and potty training, dressing, and other daily routines.
- Prepare healthy meals and snacks for the child.
- Maintain a clean, organised, and child-friendly play environment.
- Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities that encourage learning and development.
- Read stories, sing songs, and encourage imaginative and interactive play.
- Accompany the child on outings to local parks, playgroups, libraries, and other child-friendly activities.
- Always ensure the child’s safety, happiness, and well-being.
Supporting Early Years Development
The successful nanny will actively encourage the child’s development across all key areas, including:
- Gross Motor Skills: Promote physical activity through outdoor play, climbing, running, ball games, and movement-based activities.
- Fine Motor Skills: Encourage creativity and coordination through puzzles, building blocks, drawing, crafts, and similar activities.
- Language Development: Read regularly, engage in meaningful conversations, sing songs, and introduce new vocabulary.
- Cognitive Development: Provide opportunities for problem-solving, exploration, imaginative play, and age-appropriate educational games.
- Social and Emotional Development: Foster confidence, independence, kindness, and emotional well-being while encouraging sharing, turn-taking, and positive social interactions.
Candidate Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years’ professional experience caring for toddlers.
- NVQ Level 2 in Childcare or an equivalent childcare qualification preferred.
- Valid Paediatric First Aid and Infant/Child CPR certification.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide regular updates on the child’s progress and daily activities.
- Reliable, punctual, organised, and committed to providing consistent, high-quality care.
- Positive, proactive, and genuinely passionate about working with young children.
- Excellent references from previous nanny or childcare positions.
- A valid Enhanced DBS completed within the last 12 months or registered with the DBS Update Service.
To Apply
If you are interested in this position, please submit your CV and quote Job Reference: NPUN10CA with your application.
