Wonderful Full-Time Nanny Opportunity, Saffron Walden, Essex.

A warm and approachable family are seeking an experienced and nurturing nanny to care for their two children, aged 3 and 7 years.

Duties are purely childcare-focused and will include supporting the children’s daily routines, preparing them for school and nursery in the mornings, and assisting with drop-offs and collections. The role will involve creating a warm, safe, and nurturing environment where the children can thrive emotionally, socially, and developmentally.

The successful nanny will enjoy planning engaging activities both at home and outdoors, including playtime, walks in nature, attending local groups, arranging outings, and encouraging socialisation and confidence-building. During the school holidays, the nanny will also support more structured learning activities, alongside organising fun trips and activities.

Additional responsibilities will include preparing healthy meals for the children, supporting homework and downtime after school, and, on occasion, overseeing bath and bedtime routines. Most importantly, the family is looking for a kind, calm, and comforting presence who will become a valued part of their children’s lives.

The successful candidate must be a careful and confident driver, holding a full clean driving licence. Use of a vehicle during working hours may be available by negotiation.

If you are seeking a fulfilling role within a supportive and friendly family environment, this is an excellent opportunity.

Location of the job

Saffron Walden, Essex.

Minimum experience

Level for this job

Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a nanny required.

Details of any training needed for this job: 12 hour Paediatric First Aid and Enhanced DBS (update)

Details of any qualifications needed for this job: Level 3 Childcare preferred.

Hours of work

Term time

Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 9:00am and 3:00pm – 7:30pm.

School holidays

Monday – Thursday, 7:30am – 7:30pm.

Additional hours may also be available during term time, if required.

Days required

Monday - Friday

Pets in the home

No

Driving required

Yes

Job Start Date

September 2026

Pay

£18.00 Gross per hour / £32,292.00 approximate total Gross per annum.

This is a permanent position.

Full Name of Employment Agency

Elite Nanny Solutions LTD T/A Harmony at Home Essex, and Suffolk & Colchester.

Contact details

kay@harmonyathome.co.uk

Phone

01245 861065 / 01473 373315.

Please apply via the ‘Apply for job’’ button. This job has an

ID code of

875052

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, you will only be contacted for shortlisting and interview if you meet our client’s suitability requirements.

For all roles with children and the vulnerable you must have an up-to-date enhanced DBS certificate which is registered on the update service, a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate and a minimum of 2 professional referees who are happy for you to share their contact details to our recruiters. One of your references must be your current or last employer and both references must be immediately contactable. We also recommend that you have appropriate professional insurance (nanny insurance). Whilst we usually undertake all registration interviews and right to work checks in person face to face, we will in certain circumstances consider video call registrations and digital right to work checks via a certified digital identity service provider (IDSP). We support the principle of Equality and Diversity in employment wholeheartedly and oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. To help speed up your application, please ensure that you only apply for the job(s) you are interested in on our website, on the job advert page using the ‘Apply for job’ button. Please only apply for roles where you meet the requirements.

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