Job Description

Join us at the start of an exciting new chapter!

Daisy Roots has just moved into our beautiful new home and we're growing our team!

We're looking for an

enthusiastic, energetic Play Assistant

to help create joyful, imaginative afternoons for primary-aged children.

No formal childcare experience?

Absolutely fine.

If you're warm, reliable, creative, and love the buzz of busy after-school sessions, you could be perfect.

You'll be supporting children's play across arts & crafts, outdoor fun, games and free-flow activities, helping us keep our "home-from-home" atmosphere thriving. We're also excited to work with the right person to

build transferable childcare skills

, with training and support provided. This role would really suit a

local person who wants to learn, grow, and become part of our happy Daisy Roots family

.

What we're looking for:

Upbeat, hands-on, and comfortable in a lively environment A natural with children (even if you haven't worked with them before) Good communicator, team player, willing to learn Reliable and happy to help wherever needed

Safer Recruitment:

Daisy Roots is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
Appointment is subject to an

enhanced DBS check

,

right to work

verification, and

suitable references

.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.50-15.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 16 per week

Benefits:

Company pension
Ability to commute/relocate:

Twickenham TW1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Are you available 2:45- 6:45pm Monday- Thursday during term time?
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

DBS on the Update System (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/12/2025
Expected start date: 15/12/2025