Additional needs present:

Autism and ADHD

Location:

West Greenwich

SE10

Wage / Salary:

Approx £20 per hour gross

Days & Hours:

Approx 12 hours per week

Monday - Thursday: 3.30pm - 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
Calm, patient, and kind approach
Respectful of children’s need for downtime, space and decompression
Ability to tune into each child’s individual preferences and energy levels
Engaging and creative
Confident managing transitions from school to home and supporting big emotions/meltdowns with calm and care
Responsible and confident driver
Comfortable working alongside parents who may be working from home, maintaining clear communication and professional boundaries
Reliable, and committed to building a long-term relationship with the girls
Warm, open-hearted, and adaptable, with a genuine enjoyment of supporting children as they grow and thrive
Tolerance for navigating ambiguity in a flexible way
Prior experience with PDA profiles and/or managing siblings is a bonus, but not a requirement

Desirable Skills/Traits:

Who would suit this role:

Main duties/responsibilities

Collect G11 and G8 from school each afternoon and transport them safely home, supporting a calm and regulated transition from school to home.
Create a low-demand, emotionally safe after-school environment that allows both children to decompress, regulate, and recharge.
Respect and support G11’s need for independent downtime while remaining available for gentle guidance, reassurance, and support as needed.
Provide calm, supportive input to help G11 make positive choices around screen use, food, and daily routines, and gently guide her during moments of conflict or rigidity.
Offer warm, attentive support to G8, adapting to her varying needs for connection, conversation, shared play, or quiet time.
Encourage non-screen, creative play with G8, including drawing, writing, imaginative games, and shared activities aligned with her interests.
Support G8 with emotional regulation by helping her process big feelings through empathy, reassurance, and co-regulation.
Break tasks and routines into manageable steps for G8, providing reminders and structure in a calm, encouraging way.
Work collaboratively with parents and external professionals, following guidance from Speech and Language Therapy, play therapy, and school support plans.
Prepare tea as required. Children have a stable and consistent group of meals they enjoy (such as eggs on toast, pasta, sandwiches).
Hold big feelings when needed, and navigate conflict between the siblings with calm and compassion
Maintain clear communication with parents regarding the children’s well-being, regulation, and any concerns or progress observed.

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Sennie (SEN SPECIALIST/NANNY) for G11 & G8 - (PPH 044)

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

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