PROOFREADER REQUIRED (CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY BOOKS)

I am looking for a UK-based proofreader to review two children’s activity books (ages 9–11). One is football-themed, and the other is a general activity book. Both are designed to be fun, engaging, and educational.
Only one book will be ready initially, with the second to follow shortly after.
Scope of Work
This is not an intensive edit — the focus is on catching errors, improving clarity, and ensuring everything makes sense for the target age group. Light-to-medium proofread (not a full copy-edit). The books are already fairly clean drafts.

The proofreader will be responsible for:
Checking spelling, grammar, and punctuation (UK English)
Ensuring consistency in tone, language, and formatting
Verifying clarity of instructions for ages 9–11
Checking all answers for accuracy (maths, quizzes, true/false, logic, etc.)
Completing mazes, word searches etc
Ensuring questions and solutions make sense
Flagging anything confusing, unclear, or awkward
Light consistency checks across repeated formats

Format & Delivery
You will be provided with a PDF of the full book (approx. 64–100 pages)
All edits must be made using PDF mark-up tools (comments/annotations)
The annotated PDF should be returned with clear, actionable corrections

Test Task (Paid)
Before awarding the full project, I would like you to complete a short paid test:
Proofread 5 sample pages
Mark up directly on the PDF
Check spelling, clarity, and answer accuracy
Fee: £10

Project Fee
£50 per book
Potential for a second book shortly after
Opportunity for ongoing work if a good fit

Timeline
First book: ready 1-2 weeks
Turnaround required: 2-3 days

Ideal Candidate:
UK-based
Native English speaker
Strong attention to detail
Comfortable checking both language and answer accuracy
Experience with children’s content preferred
Comfortable working directly on PDFs

To Apply
Please include:
Relevant proofreading experience
Examples of similar work (if available)
Confirmation that you are happy to complete the £10 test
Your availability over the next few weeks