Job Title: Childcare Assistant LEVEL 3 PREFERRED. BABY EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL Location: Forest Hill, SE23 Small Home-Based Setting Start Date: ASAP Lullaby Lane Childcare is a warm, home-from-home childcare setting in Forest Hill, offering high-quality care for babies and young children. We are expanding our small team and are looking for a caring, reliable Childcare Assistant to join us. Full-time TUESDAYS TO FRIDAYS OR MONDAYS TO THURSDAYS OR MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS Exact hours and days can be discussed at interview. What youll be doing Supporting the day-to-day care of children in a small, nurturing home-based setting Helping to set up and run activities in line with the EYFS (indoor and outdoor play, story time, arts & crafts, etc.) Supporting with mealtimes, nappies/toileting and general routines Building positive, secure relationships with children and their families Helping to maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment Working closely with the Childminder and other assistants as part of a small, friendly team About you Were looking for someone who is: Qualified to at least Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare / Early Years Has previous experience working with children (nursery, childminding, nannying, school, playgroup etc.) MUST BE ABLE TO START ASAP A proficient English speaker with good communication skills (spoken and written) Warm, patient and genuinely passionate about early years Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a small team Willing to get stuck in from messy play to tidying up! A current DBS and Paediatric First Aid are desirable; if not, you must be willing to obtain these. What we offer A supportive, friendly environment in a small home-based setting (not a big nursery) Opportunities to develop your skills and experience in early years Highly Competitive pay, depending on qualifications and experience Please send: Your CV Well be reviewing applications and inviting shortlisted candidates to an informal interview and trial session. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract Benefits: Company pension Free parking On-site parking Work Location: In person