Additional needs present:

Mildly autistic with challenges relating to social communication and emotional regulation.

Location:

London

Wage / Salary:

From £18 per hour gross

Days & Hours:

Approx 30 hours per week (Temporary for Summer Term)

Monday - Friday: 8.30am - 2.30pm

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Driver:

Not essential - but preferred

Live in/out:

Live-out

Pets:

None

Start Date:

ASAP

Essential Skills/Traits:

Minimum of 2+ years SEN childcare experience
Experience supporting children with demand avoidance, anxiety, or rigidity, using calm, flexible and child-centred approaches.
Background in teaching or homeschooling Reception-age children, with a solid understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) or Key Stage 1 curriculum.
Ability to deliver engaging, age-appropriate learning in phonics, early maths, and knowledge and understanding of the world through creative, play-based methods.
Confident in tracking progress and supporting key developmental milestones in communication, cognition, and social skills.
Patient, nurturing, and emotionally attuned, with the ability to build strong, trusting relationships.
Creative, proactive, and able to make learning enjoyable while maintaining appropriate structure and boundaries.

Desirable Skills/Traits:

Who would suit this role:

Main duties/responsibilities

Provide consistent daytime care and support during the summer term, ensuring B5 is safe, engaged, and emotionally supported.
Plan and deliver a structured, engaging home-learning programme aligned with Reception-level expectations, including phonics, early writing, maths, and understanding of the world.
Adapt learning to B5’s interests (particularly transport and role play) using creative, play-based and hands-on approaches to maximise engagement.
Establish and maintain a predictable daily routine, using clear signposting and visual or verbal cues to support transitions and reduce anxiety.
Support emotional regulation through calm, consistent and empathetic strategies, helping B5 manage frustration and adapt to changes in routine.
Facilitate development of social communication skills through play, modelling, and supported interactions, including turn-taking, shared attention, and understanding social cues.
Incorporate guidance from Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy into daily activities, supporting communication, sensory regulation, and overall development.
Organise and accompany B5 to enriching outings (e.g. parks, museums, local activities), supporting safe access to the community and broadening experiences.
Monitor, track and communicate B5’s progress, challenges and achievements with parents, contributing to a consistent and collaborative approach.
Create a nurturing, structured and stimulating environment that supports B5’s confidence, independence and enjoyment of learning.

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Temporary Sennie (SEN SPECIALIST/NANNY/MANNY) for B5

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