Job Title:
Childcare Assistant – (Home-Based Setting)
Location:
Horsham, West Sussex
Working Hours:
Part-time
3x per week (flexible with days)
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Salary:
£12.50 per hour
Start Date:
As soon as possible
About Our Client
Our client runs a home-based childcare setting for children aged 0–8, offering a warm environment where play, learning, and emotional development are at the heart of everything they do. They pride themselves on personalised care, engaging activities, and strong partnerships with parents.
You will work with a Lead Childminder to deliver high-quality care, support routines, and create a safe and stimulating environment
Responsibilities
support daily routines including meals, naps, toileting, and play
Engage children in age-appropriate activities, both indoors and outdoors
Encourage positive social interaction and early learning through play
Help maintain a clean, safe, and organised setting (toys, surfaces, equipment)
Supervise free play and structured activities
Assist with logging observations or daily reports (training provided)
Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and hygiene procedures at all times
Support outings, garden play, or walks to the park (as needed)
Build warm, respectful relationships with children and parents
Step in to support continuity of care in the absence of the lead childminder (under agreed circumstances)
Essential Requirements
A genuine love of working with young children
Punctual, reliable, and flexible
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under direction and use initiative when needed
Basic understanding of child development and safety
Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to complete one)
First Aid training (or willingness to complete training)
Desirable (but not essential)
Experience working in childcare, early years, or a school setting
Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification
Knowledge of EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
Familiarity with safeguarding principles and procedures
Perks of the Role
Warm, home-like working environment
Training and support
Consistent working hours
Opportunity to grow within a family-focused early years setting
On-the-job training and support provided
How to Apply:
Please send your CV and a short paragraph about why you're interested in the role. We welcome applications from caring individuals who want to make a difference in children's early development
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.50 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Benefits:
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Experience:
* Childcare: 1 year (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person