About the job 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.