any part time work to fit school hrs ?

emmaBZ

hi i need to start looking for work the problem i got is kids !! 2 are at school, my dd2 is only 2 and grand parents can have her 1 maybe 2 days a week i cant do weekends. so i need something for 2 days week in school time ?...any ideas as to what jobs to look for ? i dont really have much in the way of qualifications....i would love to be able to work from home but dont know of any legit companies ? any advice welcome:p

Astaroth

Call centres used to be the main stay of working mums... the "problem" is that whilst they may cater for your hours when you are doing the job many will require that you work 9-5 or such whilst doing your training which is often 2 weeks or so.

Lady_E

Dinner Lady,teaching assistant, playground helper, admin at school......simply getting your foot in the door is the answer. I am in a similar position, currently working for a department store, but I need more compatiable hours . I was told that if you can get to work at the school it was the way forward. Good luck

Penny-Pincher!!

Ironing services
Cleaning

msmicawber

Are you any good with computers? If so, computer support in primary schools is something you could do freelance or via the LEA or certain computer companies.

Driving instructor? I believe I read somewhere recently that they're in short supply, so you can get free training, car, etc.

Not sure about working from home - I could never find anything that wasn't underpaid sweatshop stuff.

singlehouseholder

I work for the DWP, although they are slated constantly, and the wages aren't great they offer great flexible working conditions. I work with part timers and term timers too, which is ideal for parents.Parents aren't punished either if they need to take a day off here and there if little ones not well. I think now you may have to sit a little entrance test,the usual basic maths/english kind of thing. It isn't easy working for the DWP, be prepared to take constant flack for the current govts legislation but they are excellent when it comes to flexible working hours. Good luck with the job hunting.

inkie

What about evening/twilight working - this may open up more options if your OH is at home then to care for the kids.

carol_a_3

Childminding, I did it for 9 years when mine were small. You have to be checked out by local authority, police etc and it's a bit more complicated now as they are also monitored by OFSTED but it is a great job . Try the National Childminding Association website for help or ring your council.

KellyB

Schools are mostly always looking for Catering Assistants (or Dinner ladies as we used to call them lol )

Have a look on your local council website, they should list them there.

emmaBZ

inkie wrote:

What about evening/twilight working - this may open up more options if your OH is at home then to care for the kids.

thats kind of out of the question as with the little one i wouldnt get any sleep during the day so no nights...evening probably ok and id have to be home before 7.30 so OH can leave for work thanx for all the ideas everyone:T

Daisies

Lollypop woman! (isn't it called school crossing patrol or something now?)

Childminding.
Care assistant (we had some for my Dad who only did certain shifts in the middle of the day)
Library assistant (especially if employed by local council as quite flexible).

Good luck!