About the Family
A warm and welcoming family based in Muswell Hill is seeking an experienced, caring, and energetic nanny to support the care and development of their 2-year-old son. They are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with toddlers and is passionate about encouraging learning through play, creativity, and everyday experiences.
The Role
The nanny will be responsible for providing attentive, loving, and development-focused care in a safe and stimulating environment. The ideal candidate will engage the child in age-appropriate activities that support emotional, physical, social, and cognitive development.
Key Responsibilities
Childcare Duties
- Provide full-time care for a 2-year-old child
- Assist with dressing, diaper changing, and potty training
- Prepare healthy snacks and meals for the child
- Maintain tidy and organised play and activity areas
- Ensure the child’s safety and wellbeing at all times
- Read books, sing songs, and encourage interactive play
- Plan engaging indoor and outdoor activities
- Take the child to parks, playgroups, and child-friendly outings (weather permitting)
Supporting Development
- Encourage gross motor development through active play, climbing, running, and movement-based activities
- Promote fine motor skills with puzzles, blocks, drawing, arts, and crafts
- Support language development through conversation, storytelling, songs, and vocabulary-building
- Encourage creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving through age-appropriate games and activities
- Foster social and emotional growth by creating a nurturing environment and supporting sharing, communication, and positive interactions
Candidate Requirements
- Minimum 3 years’ experience caring for toddlers
- NVQ Level 2 in Childcare preferred
- Valid Infant/Child First Aid and CPR certification
- Strong communication skills with the ability to provide regular updates to parents
- Reliable, punctual, and professional
- Positive, energetic, and genuinely passionate about childcare
- Excellent references from previous families
- DBS check completed within the last year or registered on the update service
What the Family Offers
- Competitive pay of £19–£21 gross per hour
- Stable full-time position with a welcoming family
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact during an important stage of child development