Live-in Family Assistant / Nanny | G6, G6, G8 & B8 | Chelsea, London | £50-60k+ doe

Location: Chelsea, London
Accommodation: Private live-in accommodation provided (lower ground floor - en suite bedroom with separate entrance)
Schedule: Full-time | Monday to Friday with flexibility
Salary: £50,000–£60,000 gross per annum, with flexibility for a qualified teacher or exceptional candidate
Start Date: Late August/early September 2026
Trial: One-week paid trial during the final week of August
Driving: Confident driver essential | Car provided
Travel: Very limited

The Role

A warm and welcoming family in Chelsea is seeking a highly organised and proactive Live-in Family Assistant/Nanny to support their busy household and four school-aged children: six-year-old twin girls and eight-year-old boy/girl twins.

The mother is extremely hands-on and is looking for someone to work alongside her in a genuine shared-care capacity. The children’s father works abroad but remains actively involved in family life. With four children attending three different schools from September, the family requires a reliable and capable person who can help coordinate their schedules and keep daily life running smoothly.

The children have distinct personalities and interests. One of the younger girls is naturally confident, while her twin would benefit from gentle encouragement to develop greater confidence and resilience. Their older sister is responsible and enjoys taking the lead, while their brother is an enthusiastic reader, highly sociable and very sporty.

This is a grounded, communicative family who values warmth alongside clear and consistent boundaries. Their approach aligns closely with Dr Siggie’s philosophy: children’s feelings are acknowledged and discussed, while adults remain calm, confident leaders. The children are encouraged to understand consequences, take responsibility and resolve disagreements respectfully.

The successful candidate will work closely with the mother to manage the children’s routines, school commitments and activities. This is not a fully staffed household, although a housekeeper attends twice weekly; therefore, only light housekeeping and general maintenance of an orderly home are required.

The role calls for someone flexible and willing to take responsibility as part of a team. The family is equally respectful of their nanny’s needs and hopes to establish a long-term arrangement built on trust, communication and give-and-take.

Responsibilities

• Assist with morning routines, school preparation and drop-offs.
• Manage school collections and coordinate after-school activities.
• Maintain the children’s diaries, school calendars and individual requirements.
• Support homework, reading and general educational development.
• Assist with evening and bedtime routines.
• Provide attentive, engaging childcare alongside the mother.
• Encourage confidence, resilience, responsibility and respectful behaviour.
• Maintain calm, fair boundaries and consistent routines.
• Prepare occasional family meals; a confident or enthusiastic cook would be a significant advantage.
• Undertake errands and assist with general family logistics.
• Complete light housekeeping relating to the children and maintain an orderly home.
• Communicate closely with the mother and work collaboratively as part of the family team.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of five years’ relevant professional experience.
• Strong experience caring for multiple school-aged children.
• Excellent written and verbal English, ideally native
• Warm, calm, kind and energetic.
• Highly organised and able to manage four children across three schools.
• Proactive, hands-on and comfortable taking responsibility.
• Confident working alongside a highly involved parent in a shared-care role.
• Able to establish authority through warmth, respect and consistent boundaries.
• Confident driver with a clean driving licence.
• Strong communication skills and a genuine interest in children’s individual development.
• Willing to provide light household support as part of the wider role.
• Looking for a stable, long-term position.
• Teaching qualifications are not required, although qualified teachers are welcome to apply.
• Enhanced DBS and Paediatric First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain them.

Holidays and Benefits

The family travels very little with their nanny and particularly values spending holidays privately with their children. The successful candidate will therefore need to coordinate their annual leave primarily around the family’s travel dates.

In return, the family expects to provide substantial additional paid time off beyond the candidate’s contractual holiday entitlement, including extended periods during the summer. They understand the importance of providing a secure year-round salary and will also accommodate important personal or family commitments wherever possible.

The package includes:

• Private live-in accommodation.
• Salary of £50,000–£60,000 gross per annum.
• A higher salary may be considered for a qualified teacher or exceptional candidate.
• Car provided for working duties.
• Very limited travel.
• Generous additional paid downtime during family holidays.
• Potential membership at Harbour Club Chelsea, located approximately one minute from the family home.
• A respectful and welcoming working environment with excellent long-term potential.

The family may also consider employing an additional driver if required.

To apply, please email your CV to enquiries@quintessentialgoverness.com, quoting “Chelsea Family Assistant/Nanny.”