Additional needs present:

ASD, Non-Verbal

Location:

Wanstead

E11

Wage / Salary:

Between £31,000 - £35,000 per annum gross

Days & Hours:

Approx 20 hours Term-Time

Monday - Friday: 2.30pm - 6.30pm

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Approx 52.5 hours School Holidays

Monday - Friday: 8am - 6.30pm

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Driver:

Essential - car provided

Live in/out:

Live-out

Pets:

None

Start Date:

ASAP

Essential Skills/Traits:

Minimum of 2+ years SEN childcare experience
Experience supporting children with autism, particularly non-verbal children.
Strong understanding of sensory processing needs and strategies to support self-regulation.
Skilled in implementing communication approaches, including PECs and alternative communication methods.
Patient, calm, and consistent in approach, with the ability to manage high-energy behaviours effectively.
Able to engage a child through play, activities, and food-based motivation.
Strong observational skills to notice subtle cues and respond appropriately to needs or dysregulation.
Flexible, proactive, and creative in adapting activities to the child’s interests and developmental stage.
Collaborative, able to work closely with parents, therapists, and school staff to ensure continuity of care.
Empathetic, nurturing, and affectionate, building a trusting and positive relationship with the child.

Desirable Skills/Traits:

Who would suit this role:

Main duties/responsibilities

Provide consistent, patient, and nurturing support to B6 at home, reinforcing strategies from his specialist school, occupational therapy, and speech and language sessions.
Support the development of communication skills through everyday interactions, play, and therapy-informed activities.
Encourage social interaction and play with peers and family members, helping him build relationships and practice turn-taking and sharing.
Facilitate and supervise a variety of structured and unstructured activities, including outdoor play, swimming, climbing, jigsaws, reading, and matching games.
Help B6 manage sensory-seeking behaviours and high energy levels with appropriate movement breaks and calming strategies.
Promote independence in daily routines, including self-care, dressing, and mealtimes.
Monitor and limit screen time, ensuring that any TV or digital use is structured and does not become repetitive or fixating.
Collaborate with parents and therapists to maintain consistency in routines, communication approaches, and developmental strategies.
Observe, record, and report progress, challenges, and notable behaviours to parents and relevant professionals as needed.
Provide a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where B6 can thrive and enjoy learning and play.

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Part-Time Sennie (SEN SPECIALIST/NANNY/MANNY) for B6 - (0350)

Additional needs present:

Location:

Wage / Salary:

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Driver:

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Pets:

Start Date:

Essential Skills/Traits:

Desirable Skills/Traits:

Who would suit this role:

Main duties/responsibilities

020 805 03068

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