SEN Nanny

SNAP Care; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A family in need of specialized child support is seeking a part-time SEN Nanny in London. The role involves supporting two children, including an 8-year-old girl with Autism and her younger brother. The successful candidate will assist with evening routines, emotional regulation, and engage in creative activities. A genuine commitment to nurturing and patience is essential. The position also offers extra hours during school holidays and the opportunity to travel with the family. A female candidate is preferred due to the nature of the role.

Benefits

Supportive family environment

Opportunity to travel with the family

Long-term engagement with children

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with Autism and ADHD.
• Calm and nurturing personality suited for emotional regulation challenges.
• Must be a female candidate per occupational requirement.

Responsibilities

• Manage after-school pickups and evening routines.
• Support emotional regulation and provide calming activities.
• Prepare evening meals and supervise homework.

Skills

Experience supporting children with Autistic Spectrum Conditions

Strong skills in de-escalation

Emotional regulation

Ability to engage in arts and crafts

Job description

SEN Nanny in London W2. A fantastic part-time opportunity for a professional SEN Nanny to support a girl, 8, who has a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and her younger brother (4). £21.00 gross per hour, £27,300.00+ gross per annum.

Nearest Tube / Station : Paddington, Royal Oak, Lancaster Gate, Queensway, or Bayswater.

Wage / Salary : £21.00 gross per hour. £27,300.00+ gross per annum.

Driver Essential? No – but there is an automatic car to use on duty if the candidate can drive.

Essential

Experience supporting children with Autistic Spectrum Conditions and ADHD. Strong skills in de-escalation and emotional regulation. Non-smoker / vaper. Female candidates only.

Desirable

Experience of Occupational Therapy and incorporating techniques into children’s daily routines such as deep pressure exercises.

Start Date : September

Days & Hours

Monday to Friday, 3.00pm – 8.00pm. Additional hours available during school holidays, agreed in advance and paid extra. 3 hours of babysitting each week, paid at £21.00 gross per hour.

Family / Client Pets

A small dog or cat will be joining the family soon.

Recruiter : Rachael

About this child

Isabelle (8) and Alex (4) live with their mum, and dad, in West London. Both children are bursting with creativity and enjoy exploring the world through arts and crafts, imaginative play with Lego, and building with magnetic tiles. Isabelle is an avid collector of Maileg mice and loves getting lost in a good story, especially anything from the Harry Potter universe. She attends dance class and chess club. Isabelle is a highly articulate, intelligent, and sociable autistic girl. She attends mainstream education and is fully independent in her personal care. She can find transitions and changes to her routine challenging. She also experiences fatigue and anxiety, as well as sensory and emotional dysregulation. Alex is a lively, adventurous four-year who enjoys board games, swimming, football, and spending time at the park. He’s also a cat lover. While he has not received a formal diagnosis, Alex shows traits of ADHD and can sometimes struggle with sensory and emotional regulation.

Overview of role

This is a collaborative role, with Mum present at home. The SEN Nanny will work in close partnership with Mum to manage after-school pickups and the evening routine. After school, Isabelle tends to feel tired and prefers to go straight home to rest and decompress. Alex, meanwhile, may enjoy stopping by the park on the way home. Mum and the Nanny will divide responsibilities to meet both children's needs. Both children can experience emotional dysregulation after school, so the Nanny will play an important role in helping them regulate their emotions and return to a state of calm. Isabelle responds well to quiet craft activities, while Alex may prefer playing in the communal gardens. The Nanny will provide full support with the evening schedule, including homework supervision, and preparing the evening meal. They will also assist with bath and bedtime. Since Isabelle typically goes to bed earlier than Alex, the Nanny will care for one child while Mum attends to the other. During school holidays, there is more time to enjoy playful activities both inside and outside the home. The family is looking for consistency for both children, so candidates looking for a long‑term placement are much preferred. The family travels to Cyprus every year for their holiday and would be delighted to have the Nanny join them. Additional hours are available during school holidays.

Who this job would suit

This role would suit a female candidate with strong experience supporting children who have challenges with emotional regulation and those on the autistic spectrum. We're looking for someone calm and nurturing, with the enthusiasm to engage in play and explore enjoyable activities with the children throughout the school holidays.

What’s great about this job

Supporting Isabelle and Alex is a truly delightful opportunity, and contributing to their ongoing learning and development promises to be deeply rewarding. Additionally, the role provides valuable long-term security

Who is recruiting for this role?

Snap Care will be carrying out all recruitment including shortlisting, recruiter interviews and arranging employer interviews. Please note, unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for any of our vacancies.

• When a specific gender is essential, it is considered a genuine occupational requirement under paragraph 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, for a female or male worker to work with our client