Additional needs present:

Autism, ADHD

Location:

Oxfordshire

OX2

Wage / Salary:

Full-Time role - Approx £37,800 - £46,200 per annum gross Weekend role - From £20 per hour gross

Days & Hours:

Term Time:

Monday to Friday: 7am - 8am and 3pm - 8pm

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School Holidays:

Monday to Friday: 7am - 7pm

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Weekend Role: Approx 16-24 hours per week

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Saturday and Sunday: Between 8 & 12 hours per day

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Driver:

Not essential

Live in/out:

Both

The family offers exclusive use of a large room in their spacious six-bedroom Edwardian home with off-street parking. They are also open to expediting plans for a private garden annex. The home features a relaxing private garden and is ideally located in Summertown, Oxford, just minutes from shops, cafés, restaurants, and excellent transport links to the city centre.

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Pets:

None

Start Date:

ASAP

Essential Skills/Traits:

2+ Years SEN Childcare experience
Experience with ASD and ADHD
A willingness to stay informed and continually expand knowledge about ADHD and autism.
Proactive and Solution-Oriented
Creative Engagement
Structure and Consistency

Desirable Skills/Traits:

Who would suit this role:

Main duties/responsibilities

Provide compassionate, patient, and consistent support to a young person with autism, ensuring her needs are understood and met.
Use previous experience to assist with building independence, managing anxiety, and supporting the development of emotional regulation skills.
Create and maintain a calm, structured, and nurturing environment while remaining adaptable to changing needs and strategies.
Communicate clearly and effectively, offering consistent guidance and engaging in positive one-to-one interactions.
Plan and deliver creative and engaging activities that encourage G13’s interests, particularly in arts, crafts, and drawing, while also introducing new opportunities for growth.
Support G13 in managing demand avoidance and navigating social situations with confidence.
Remain patient, empathetic, and composed during moments of heightened emotion, helping G13 feel safe, understood, and supported.
Work proactively and collaboratively with the family and school to ensure aligned and cohesive support approaches.
Encourage G13’s confidence, independence, and overall development, helping her thrive both emotionally and academically.
Strategies that the family currently use and would like the Sennie to continue to build upon, with additional training if required:
- Weekly group,activities to support social interaction
- Individual support sessions to support G13 self regulation / zones of regulation
- Use of visual timetables and preparation for transitions with appropriate breaks for movement and to support focus
- Medication Management for ADHD and anxiety
- Working alongside and able to continue at home therapies from
- Specialist inputs (i.e. occupational therapy, educational psychology)
- Use of sensory toys, ear defenders, and adapting environments based on sensory needs.

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Additional needs present:

Location:

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Driver:

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Who would suit this role:

Main duties/responsibilities

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