Additional needs present:

ASD (cognitively aged 3)

Location:

Dubai

UAE

Wage / Salary:

From £40,000 per annum gross

Days & Hours:

Approx 47.5 hours per week

‍Monday to Friday:

Breakfast and School drop off: 6am to 8:30am

and then

1pm to 8pm with a 1.5 hour break in the middle.

Driver:

Not essential - but preferred

Live in/out:

Live-in

Live - In

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Either a private room and bathroom in the house or a studio apartment nearby.

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Pets:

None

Start Date:

ASAP

Essential Skills/Traits:

2+ years of SEN childcare experience
Degree-level qualification in Occupational Therapy, Special Education, Developmental Psychology, or a closely related field
Extensive experience supporting older children with complex needs, including full personal care and daily living routines
Physically capable and confident in supporting a tall, larger-built child with feeding, bathing, dressing, and mobility
Willing and able to relocate to Dubai and commit to a long-term placement
Calm, patient, and emotionally regulated, maintaining consistency even in challenging situations
Highly proactive, able to use initiative and professional judgement rather than waiting for direction
Warm, nurturing, and relationship-focused while maintaining clear, appropriate boundaries
Comfortable facilitating physical activities, movement-based play, and sports as part of daily care
Professional, discreet, and respectful of family privacy at all times
Strong communicator, able to work collaboratively with parents, therapists, and wider professionals
Confident in following, implementing, and contributing to established care plans and therapeutic strategies
Reliable, committed, and motivated to deliver an elite standard of care, combining clinical-level competence with genuine warmth and compassion

Desirable Skills/Traits:

Who would suit this role:

Main duties/responsibilities

Provide consistent, nurturing care tailored to B8’s developmental level, ensuring he feels safe, supported, and understood throughout the day
Support all aspects of daily living, including assistance with feeding, bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, using a calm and respectful approach
Maintain clear, predictable routines and support smooth transitions between activities to reduce anxiety and promote emotional regulation
Encourage communication and engagement through patient interaction, play, and everyday activities, reinforcing language and social skills
Implement and reinforce strategies recommended by the special needs school, speech and language therapy, and occupational therapy within the home environment
Support participation in physical activities, play, and outings, ensuring safety while promoting enjoyment and appropriate movement
Accompany B8 to and from school and extracurricular activities as required, providing consistent support and supervision
Observe and respond to B8’s emotional and sensory needs, using reassurance, structure, and de-escalation strategies when needed
Work collaboratively with the family and professionals, sharing observations and updates to ensure consistency and continuity of care
Maintain a positive, patient, and proactive approach, building a trusting relationship that supports B8’s wellbeing and development

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Sennie (SEN SPECIALIST/NANNY) for B8 - (0348DUB)

Additional needs present:

Location:

Wage / Salary:

Days & Hours:

Driver:

Live in/out:

Pets:

Start Date:

Essential Skills/Traits:

Desirable Skills/Traits:

Who would suit this role:

Main duties/responsibilities

020 805 03068

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020 805 03068