A busy family in Kensington, London is seeking a Mandarin-speaking Nanny/Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive support for their two children, aged 5 and 8, while assisting Mum with her business and household management. This is a long-term, permanent, live-out position ideal for a highly organised, proactive, and flexible professional who can seamlessly combine childcare with administrative and personal assistant responsibilities. The usual schedule is Monday through Friday, 11:00am–8:00pm, with some flexibility depending on family plans and occasional weekend coverage when parents travel.
The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching and practicing Mandarin with the children daily, supporting their academic development, and helping with homework or additional tutoring when needed. They will organise activities, playdates, and outings, manage school drop-offs and pick-ups, and ensure that the children’s areas, belongings, and schedules are well-maintained and organised. Responsibilities also include keeping daily routines smooth, packing the right items for school or activities, and creating an engaging, structured environment that fosters the children’s curiosity and learning.
As a family assistant, the role extends to liaising with schools, organising parties and gifts, scheduling appointments and activities, wardrobe management, and supporting Mum with household and business-related administrative tasks. The ideal candidate is confident balancing childcare with organisational duties, proactive in anticipating needs, and able to step in with occasional proxy-parenting responsibilities when required.
Salary from £55,000 gross per year.