I need an after school nanny - no idea where to start!

[Merryoldgoat]

I’m new to nannies but I think this is the best solution for my family - after school 3 days per week and more in the school holidays.

Where should I look? What’s the usual pay or rather, how do I benchmark the salary for the area?

I’m in SW London and have two boys who will need to be played with, fed and generally occupied for 3 hours after school and during school holidays. Are there nannies who work like this?

I am happy for them to bring their own child etc.

What should I be offering? Food etc?

No idea where to start as I’ve only used childminders before.

Thanks for any help.

I very much doubt you'd get a nanny to work 3 hours a day to be honest - they'd need more money than that to survive on.

Why can't you continue to use childminders?

@ThisIsStartingToBoreMe

Are ‘after school nannies’ not a thing? People are always talking about them.

My older boy is too old for CM now. Both my children have ASD - they’re quite easy to look after but being home after school is better for them.

With a CM the pick ups from after school club for older and then rushing to CM for younger is really full on.

Maybe I need to rethink then.

You're probably looking at around £13-£18 an hour. Have you looked at an agency like KoruKids?

I agree with Koru and also try childcare.co.uk good luck

Ok, thanks - that’s helpful to know about approximate costs.

I’ve had a browse on Koru but not for a while. I might try again.

Thank you all.

You could think about NWOC, that often makes it more viable for a mother who works in school hours or doesn't work to take an after-school nanny role. A student via Koru Kids is another option. Or if you can offer FT equivalent hours in holidays, average out the hours per month and put that in the ad so it's more appealing.

NWOC (assuming nanny with own child) would be fine.

I think it would suit a student because of hours so maybe Koru is the best bet.

Really hard to find - as PP said a nanny with their own child may be more amenable to this sort of arrangement. Also would be tricky if you wanted them to work different hours during the holidays to term-time. Otherwise most working parents rely on after-school and holiday clubs or childminders. DSS's Mum used to pay a full-time nanny as she couldn't find a school hours one and she walked the dog, did some light housework during the time he was at school, but that's the most expensive option.

If you just want a sensible human to pick your kids up, take them to clubs, and feed them tea, putting the word out in any networks you have at your DC's schools might do the trick - you don't necessarily need a professional, FT nanny.

@BuffySummersReportingforSanity

If you just want a sensible human to pick your kids up, take them to clubs, and feed them tea, putting the word out in any networks you have at your DC's schools might do the trick - you don't necessarily need a professional, FT nanny.

Pretty much this!! It’s the holidays that are the issue. Youngest can’t access holiday clubs - he’s non verbal and needs more than they can offer. Older one does and is fine.

This is the type of role I do (nanny with 20y experience but now NWOC). I work for an hour before school pickup, doing all their kid admin - washing, organising uniforms, packing bags for school, making tea. Then I pick them up, bring them home, do homework, tea etc. Ferry to various clubs and playdates. Finish at 6.45. In the school holidays I do full days. My employers pay me an annual salary so I get the same each month regardless of hours. I've been there nearly 2y (and 2y doing similar in my previous role) and I really enjoy it because it gives me time with my own child but also the opportunity to earn money, and my daughter really loves their children! They like it because I can offer them flexibility and they get a nanny with lots of experience without having to pay for a full time nanny.

Look at www.childcare.co.uk

I don't know if it's any good but I came across it when I was looking for part time work

Hi, I agree with Koru Kids and Childcare.co.uk. We had more success with childcare.co.uk and found someone lovely on there a few weeks ago. Of course childcare.co.uk is not an agency so you need to follow up references, check certificates etc yourself.

Be warned there is a bit of a shortage at the moment as people who used to have au pairs are now wanting after school nannies.

To help you get started this nanny just viewed my profile so guess she is looking!

This nanny contacted me a few weeks ago, worth checking if she is still available.

If your DC’s school has TAs they are sometimes up for this role