Job Description

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