SEN Nanny

SEN Nanny in London, SW3. A fantastic full-time opportunity for a professional female SEN Nanny to support an energetic boy of 6 who is Autistic and non-verbal. Up to £42,317.00 gross per annum.

Nearest Tube/Station: Sloane Square, South Kensington and Gloucester Road.
Wage/Salary: £22.12 gross per hour (up to 2 years of experience supporting children with autistic spectrum condition) - £24.89 gross per hour (2 years+ experience) £37,604.00 - £42,317.00 gross per annum DOE.
Driver Essential? Yes, a confident driver, an automatic car owned by the family is to be used on duty. The family will cover all petrol and insurance costs associated with the car
Essential: Professional experience supporting children with autistic spectrum condition (ASC), and children who are non-verbal. Experience supporting children with behaviours that may challenge. Non-smoker/vaper. Someone who is prepared to travel with the family for school holidays to their country home in Kent. Physically fit and active. This role is open to female candidates only.
Desirable: Confident swimmer.
Start Date: ASAP
Days & Hours: Term time (36 weeks of the year): Monday to Friday 2.30pm 7.30pm. School holidays (16 weeks of the year): 8.00am to 6.00pm.
Family/Client Pets: One elderly small Pekinese dog
Recruiter: Natasha (url removed)

About this client/child: Greg, 6, lives in Chelsea, London, with his mum, dad, and older sister, Jenny, 10. He is an energetic and active child who loves bouncing on his trampoline, swimming, and spending time outdoors. At home he enjoys books, music, and films. Jenny is creative and enjoys arts and crafts, drawing, and painting. Greg is autistic and non-verbal. At times, he may display challenging behaviours when feeling dysregulated. He attends a specialist SEN school that follows ABA principles and receives both speech and language therapy (SALT) and occupational therapy (OT) as part of his education. To support his communication, Greg uses an AAC device (with Proloquo Software) on his iPad. He will need assistance to use it effectively to express his wants and needs. His school is happy to provide training so that candidates feel confident modelling and supporting his communication development.

Overview of role: This role is a fantastic opportunity for a female candidate with experience working with nonverbal children on the autistic spectrum to bring her skills and expertise to support Greg in his ongoing development. Greg thrives on routine, especially during term time, and the family is keen to maintain this structure. A typical day begins at the family home, where you ll prepare a simple evening meal and complete light domestic tasks related to the children. This is a collaborative role, as Greg s mum is also at home. You ll then drive the family car to pick Greg up from school and bring him home. The rest of the shift focuses on supporting his evening routine, including toileting, dinner, and getting bathed and ready for bed. The family values a calm environment for Greg to decompress after his busy school day. This might involve reading his favourite books, modelling communication on his AAC device, or enjoying a bounce on his indoor trampoline. During Jenny s longer school holidays, when she is home more often, the role shifts towards spending quality time with her, engaging in creative activities she enjoys, while also managing Greg s school drop-offs and pick-ups. In the school holidays the family often spend time at their family home in Kent, they would wish their SEN nanny to travel and stay with them and help the children enjoy the outdoors. The family is looking for a long-term commitment of at least two years, as consistency plays a vital role in Greg s emotional regulation and development.

Who this job would suit: We are seeking a female candidate who has a strong background in working with children on the autistic spectrum. This is a long-term position, ideal for someone who wants to become a valued member of a welcoming family.

What s great about this job: This role offers fantastic training opportunities from Greg s school, as well as long term security and fantastic rates of pay. The family place a strong emphasis on teamwork, making this a rewarding and enjoyable position.

Who is recruiting for this role? Snap Care will be carrying out all recruitment including shortlisting, recruiter interviews and arranging employer interviews. Please note, unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for any of our vacancies.

When a specific gender is essential, it is considered a genuine occupational requirement under paragraph 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, for a female or male worker to work with our client.