Additional needs present:

Autism, Limited functional language, Sensory issues

Location:

Putney, London

SW15

Wage / Salary:

Between £32,760 - £36,400 per annum gross

Days & Hours:

Approx 35 hours per week

Monday - Friday: 9am - 4pm

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Driver:

Not essential - but preferred with own car

Live in/out:

Live-out

Pets:

None

Start Date:

ASAP

Essential Skills/Traits:

2+ years of SEN childcare experience
Experience working with children on the autism spectrum
Friendly, patient, and nurturing approach, particularly when supporting a child with limited verbal communication
Energetic and able to keep up with an active child, providing structure by planning engaging activities while also allowing space for spontaneity
Vigilant, responsible, and attentive to the child’s safety and wellbeing
Willing to actively support language development by describing activities, singing, and encouraging communication
Strong communicator who maintains regular, open communication with parents to ensure consistency and collaboration in the child’s support

Desirable Skills/Traits:

Who would suit this role:

Main duties/responsibilities

Provide consistent supervision to ensure G7’s safety, especially outdoors and in public spaces.
Support and encourage G7’s communication development using play, modelling words, repeating phrases, and incorporating music and singing.
Plan and implement structured, varied activities to engage G7 physically, mentally, and creatively.
Encourage and supervise self-care routines, including dressing, feeding, and other daily tasks, providing guidance and positive reinforcement as needed.
Adapt materials and activities to ensure safety and accessibility, for example using appropriate objects for G7 to handle safely.
Monitor and manage sensory sensitivities, creating calm and predictable environments to prevent overstimulation.
Support G7’s emotional regulation, providing reassurance, calm guidance, and strategies to manage frustration or anxiety.
Collaborate with parents and therapists, such as speech and occupational therapists, to reinforce strategies and carry over interventions at home.
Encourage outdoor play and physical activity to promote fitness, coordination, and enjoyment of nature.
Observe and document progress, reporting relevant information to parents to inform ongoing support and development.

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Sennie (SEN SPECIALIST/NANNY) for G7 - 0354

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Desirable Skills/Traits:

Who would suit this role:

Main duties/responsibilities

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