A warm and engaging temporary nanny role supporting a busy young family in Highgate over the summer months, caring primarily for a 7-month-old baby girl alongside support for her older brother.

This role would suit an experienced nanny who is naturally warm, playful and confident supporting babies through important developmental stages. The family are looking for someone calm, easy-going and genuinely enjoyable to have around the home — a nanny who can build a lovely relationship with both children while supporting routines, development and day-to-day care. The position will focus primarily on the care of the baby girl, including supporting weaning, encouraging developmental milestones such as crawling, attending baby classes and creating a stimulating and nurturing environment throughout the day. The family’s 2-year-old son attends nursery, although occasional nursery pick-ups may be required during the week. Both parents work from home on Mondays and Fridays, so the role would suit a nanny who is confident working collaboratively alongside parents within a shared-care environment. A lovely temporary summer role with a warm young family, offering a gradual settling-in period before transitioning into full-time hours, focused on developmental baby care within a relaxed and welcoming home environment.

Please note there will be an initial settling-in period from 1st June 2026, consisting of shorter days and/or part weeks across approximately two weeks before transitioning into full-time hours.


Job Specification:

• Sole and shared-care support for a 7-month-old baby girl
• Supporting weaning and age-appropriate developmental milestones
• Encouraging crawling, play and sensory development
• Reading to the baby and planning engaging daily activities
• Taking the baby to local classes and outings
• Daily walks and outdoor activities
• Occasional nursery pick-up for the family’s 2-year-old son
• Supporting routines and maintaining a calm, nurturing environment
• Working collaboratively alongside parents within the family home

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience caring for babies and toddlers essential
• Strong understanding of developmental milestones and weaning
• Warm, engaging and naturally nurturing personality
• Fun, playful and easy-going approach
• Calm presence within the home environment
• Confident working alongside work-from-home parents
• Excellent checkable references required
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This role is being recruited by Eden Private Staff, specialists in private household recruitment for over 25 years.

Applying for this position: Please email your interest in this position to ma@edenprivatestaff.com Please ensure you include the reference number for the position you are applying for (found at the top of the advert). For candidates that are not currently registered with Eden Private Staff, please include an up-to-date CV when applying. Applicants for this position should have excellent checkable references, a recognised Childcare Qualification, valid DBS [CRB] and a current Paediatric First Aid Certificate. Please note we only register candidates with a minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role. Candidates to be paid weekly or at the end of the booking. If applying for a UK based role, please ensure you have the correct right to work documentation as we are unable to support with visa applications or sponsorships.