Creche Assistant

Creche Assistant

Location: Fulham SW6

Salary: £12.50 - £15.00 per hour

Working Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:45am - 6:15pm

Contract: Full-time, Temp to Permanent

Opportunity to work on the weekend (Optional): Yes

We are seeking a passionate and reliable Creche Assistant/team leader to join our team at a prestigious private kids club in Fulham.

The ideal candidate will be a dedicated and passionate childcare professional, committed to providing a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for children aged 3 months to 6 years.

• Assist in daily operations of the creche, ensuring the well-being and development of each child in our care.
• Bring proven experience in childcare, a genuine passion for working with young children, and an energetic and creative approach to setting up engaging weekly activity plans.
• Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with parents and foster excellent teamwork with the rest of the creche staff.
• Provide attentive and engaging care for children, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
• Supervise children during play, activities, and snack times.
• Assist with nappy changing, feeding, and other personal care routines.
• Respond to children's individual needs and provide comfort and support.
• Plan and organise age‑appropriate activities and games for the children – arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and sensory play.
• Prepare and set up engaging activity areas, ensuring they are clean, organised, and safe.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures and report to the Creche Manager.

• Level 2 or 3 childcare qualifications desirable.
• Previous experience working with young children in a creche, nursery, or similar setting.
• Genuine passion for working with children and a commitment to their well‑being.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.
• Knowledge of child development and age‑appropriate activities.
• Basic First Aid and Child Protection/Safeguarding training (or willingness to obtain).
• DBS check required.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Friendly and approachable.
• Organised and detail‑oriented.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• A love of play.

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to work in a prestigious private kids club.
• Supportive and friendly team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.

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If this sounds like the type of vacancy you feel you have been looking for, then apply today! Alternatively email your most up‑to‑date CV.

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