Additional needs present:

Chromosome duplication 16p11.2, PDA, ADHD, Dyslexic, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia, SPD, POTS, hEDS, , hypotonia (low muscle tone), ARFID, Visual processing difficulties

Location:

Hitchin

SG5

Wage / Salary:

From £18 per hour gross

Days & Hours:

Approx 12 hours per week

Thursday 9am-3pm (includes yoga) or 11am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 3pm or 10am - 4pm or 11am - 5pm (preferable)

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Potential for more hours in the School Holidays to be discussed and agreed in advance between Sennie and Family.

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Driver:

Essential - with own car

Live in/out:

Live-out

Pets:

Other

Start Date:

ASAP

Essential Skills/Traits:

Minimum of 2+ years SEN childcare experience
Warm, playful, and engaging — energetic and humorous (“children’s TV presenter” style).
Builds trust and emotional safety through empathy, consistency, and connection.
Pro-neurodiversity and trauma-informed mindset.
Understanding of PDA, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, and Sensory Processing differences.
Awareness of conditions such as POTS, hEDS, hypotonia, and ARFID.
Intuitive and observant, able to read and respond to regulation and energy levels.
Skilled in co-regulation, maintaining calm and balance.
Creative and flexible, using humour and novelty to encourage engagement.
Child-led, compassionate, and collaborative; works closely with family and therapy team.
The Sennie should be physically active, comfortable engaging in playful activities, and able to match the child’s energy in an attuned and supportive way
Lived experience of being neurodivergent would be an advantage, but is not essential. The family welcome applicants who are curious, empathetic, and passionate about supporting neurodivergent individuals.
Provides short weekly progress notes for MDT/AR meetings.
Confident driver with own vehicle.
Comfortable working independently within the family home.
Supports ideation through use of creative, sensory, and playful materials.

Desirable Skills/Traits:

Who would suit this role:

Main duties/responsibilities

Provide compassionate, attuned, and consistent support for G12 both at home and during outings, ensuring her safety, comfort, and emotional regulation.
Foster trust, connection, and autonomy through a child-led, low-demand, trauma-informed, and neuro-affirming approach.
Support emotional and nervous system regulation using co-regulation strategies, calm presence, and responsiveness to her energy levels and nervous system cues.
Encourage engagement and creativity through playful, humour-based interactions, imaginative activities, and hands-on experiences linked to her special interests.
Facilitate gradual, safe access to community experiences and outings, balancing exploration with her comfort and regulation needs.
Support physical and sensory needs through interoception awareness, pacing, and a balance of movement-based and calming activities.
Use her interests and imaginative play to expand her window of tolerance, build flexibility, and promote resilience.
Observe, monitor, and respond to hypervigilance or anxiety triggers, providing reassurance and guidance in a sensitive and non-confrontational way.
Collaborate with the family and multidisciplinary team, including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychotherapy, academic tutors, and other providers, ensuring consistency across home and therapy goals.
Maintain brief weekly notes or progress updates to contribute to ongoing planning and multidisciplinary meetings.
Act as a consistent, supportive adult presence, fostering interdependence, confidence, and enjoyment in everyday life.

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Sennie (SEN SPECIALIST/NANNY) for G12 - PPH 038

Additional needs present:

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Driver:

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Essential Skills/Traits:

Desirable Skills/Traits:

Who would suit this role:

Main duties/responsibilities

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