Part Time Nanny in Leigh On Sea

Part-Time Nanny Leigh-on-Sea, Essex

Location: Leigh-on-Sea, SS9

Start Date: September 2025

Salary: £17 gross per hour depending on experience

Contract:, part-time

Hours: Thursdays 11:00am to 6:30pm (occasionally from 9:30am or until 9:00pm, with advance notice)

Happy Nest Nanny & Maternity Agency are seeking a nurturing and confident nanny to provide part-time care for two happy, imaginative girls aged 3 and 6 ( nearly 7 ) in Leigh-on-Sea.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a nanny who enjoys planning fun, creative, and engaging activities in a relaxed, child-led environment. The family value outdoor play, imaginative games, and a warm, kind approach to childcare.

Role Overview:

Sole care of the youngest child during the day until school pick-up

School pick-up for the eldest child (less than a 10-minute walk)

Planning and engaging in age-appropriate activities including arts and crafts, outdoor play, imaginative role play (e.g. den building, playing hotels)

Preparing simple, nutritious evening meals (pasta, freezer meals with salad/veg)

Supporting light homework or reading/spelling activities when needed (no tutoring required)

Occasionally escorting the children to local classes or events (on foot)

Evening routine when needed, including bath time and settling the children for bed on later finishes

Candidate Requirements:

Minimum of 3 years professional nanny or childcare experience

Enhanced DBS certificate (on the Update Service or willing to obtain via Happy Nest)

Paediatric First Aid certificate (or willingness to complete through Happy Nest)

Excellent references from recent childcare roles

Warm, proactive and reliable

Strong communicator who can work independently and with confidence

About the Family:

The family have a friendly, relaxed home with a regular cleaner. Both parents work in media-related roles,one working from home most days. The children love drawing, scooting, board games, and getting creative in the garden.

This role would suit a nanny who enjoys imaginative play, is happy to be flexible with hours on occasion, and can form a strong bond with the children as a trusted and consistent presence in their lives.

£17 gph