Home setting, Childminding Assistant – East Twickenham (TW1) The Vibe: High-energy, team-oriented, and creatively driven. The Location: A beautiful home-setting in East Twickenham, perfectly placed for riverside walks and local outings. Are you a childcare professional who feels stifled by rigid nursery schedules? Or a Nanny who misses having a team to bounce ideas off? This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic trio of caregivers in a "home-from-home" setting where your creative input is not just welcomed—it’s expected. The Details Schedule: 4 days option, working Monday to Thursday OR 3 day option, working Tues to Thursday (3 day option) Hours: 08:30 – 17:30 (27 hours OR 36 hours per week) Salary: £19 gross per hour → £21 gross per hour (Post-probation) The Team: Working alongside two other lovely caregivers for up to 12 children (ages 1–4). The Role: Creative Freedom & Hands-on Care This role offers a rare level of autonomy. You won't just be following a plan; you will be shaping the day. * Creative Programming: You have the freedom to plan and lead your own activities. Whether it’s a specific art project, a sensory play setup, or a long-term "mini-project" based on the children’s current interests, you are encouraged to bring your own ideas to the table. Morning Adventures: Leading trips to local groups, parks, green spaces, museums, or Kew Gardens. The Practicalities: This is an "all-hands" role. You’ll be proactive with nappy changes, potty training, and tidying up. You will also help prepare healthy snacks and nutritious lunches for the group. You will have ample opportunity to take the children out to local groups, parks, soft play, trips into London for Museums etc. Plus bus and train travel with the children to explore the surrounding areas. You also have the freedom and opportunity to plan activities for the children in your care - someone who is creative and proactive would be ideal. Nurturing Environment: Maintaining a clean, safe, and happy home-from-home where the children feel empowered to learn through play. About You We are looking for a motivated, "muck-in" team player with a genuine spark for early years development. Innovative: You love brainstorming new activities. crafts and projects, and ways to engage little minds. Proactive: You see what needs to be done—from a messy kitchen to a child needing a hug—and you jump in. Lots of singing and dancing takes place here! Knowledgeable: A strong understanding of EYFS and Safeguarding is beneficial to help guide your creative planning. Local: Ideally living in or near TW1 and walking, cycling or public transport to work - parking is possible with a permit. (The cost to applicant is around £233 per year) Why Apply? If you want the freedom to be creative and the joy of working in a small, supportive team without the weight of nursery paperwork, this is the perfect role. Salary £19 gross per hour during probation Post probation raising to £21 gross per hour 4 Days (£35,568 gross. rising to £39,312 3 days (£26,676 gross, rising to £29,484)