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

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PPH 044

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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

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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