SEN Nanny/Manny

SNAP Care; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative family is seeking a dedicated SEN Nanny/Manny to provide support for their energetic 6-year-old son with unique needs. This part-time role offers the opportunity to engage in fun and educational activities, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will be patient, positive, and enthusiastic about outdoor adventures and sensory play. With a live-in option available, this position promises a rewarding experience for someone passionate about making a difference in a child's life. Join a caring team that values collaboration and growth.

Benefits

Live-in accommodation

Family car available for duties

Training provided by speech therapist

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with ASC and learning disabilities.
• Providing personal care and working with non-verbal children.

Responsibilities

• Support Sam’s learning and development through various activities.
• Manage school pick-ups and supervise outdoor play.

Skills

Experience working with children

Comfort spending time outdoors

Non-smoker/vaper

Tools

AAC devices

Job description

SEN Nanny/Manny in Wokingham, RG40. A fantastic part-time opportunity for a professional SEN Nanny/Manny to support an energetic 6-year-old boy with Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC), Global Development Delay, who is nonverbal and has significant learning difficulties. GBP 25,111.20 gross per annum.

Nearest Tube/Station: Wokingham
Wage/Salary: Weekdays: GBP 18.20 gross per hour. Weekends: GBP 20.20 gross per hour. GBP 25,111.20 gross per annum.
Driver Essential? Yes. The family’s car is available for use during duties.
Essential: Experience working with children, comfort spending time outdoors with Sam, non-smoker/vaper.
Desirable: Experience supporting children with ASC and learning disabilities, providing personal care, working with AAC devices, liaising with SALTs, supporting toilet training, and working with non-verbal children.

Start Date: ASAP
Days & Hours: Term time (39 weeks): Any three weekdays, 2:30 pm to 8 pm, and one weekend day, 10 am to 4 pm. School holidays (13 weeks): Any three weekdays, 8 am to 6 pm, and one weekend day, 10 am to 4 pm. Additional babysitting and proxy parenting hours are available, paid extra at GBP 18.20 (weekdays) and GBP 20.20 (weekends).

Family/Client Pets: 2 short-haired cats
Accommodation: Live-in option available: Spacious double room in the family home with a king-size bed, wardrobe, drawers, TV, and private en-suite shower room. All bills covered, food not included.

About Sam: A 6-year-old who loves trampolining, climbing trees, playing with sand, and enjoys playgrounds, swimming, and trips to cafes and restaurants. Diagnosed with ASC and Global Development Delay, non-verbal, using an iPad-based AAC device. He benefits from a calm, structured environment and requires support with personal care and communication.

Role Overview: Support Sam’s learning and development, build trust by shadowing his parents, supervise closely, and manage activities safely. Role includes school pick-ups, outdoor play, sensory activities, and outings. Long-term commitment preferred, with potential for proxy parenting and babysitting, and family holidays. Live-in option available.

Candidate Profile: Calm, confident, energetic, experienced with children, positive, and patient, especially in supporting children with SEN during dysregulation. Enthusiastic about engaging activities with Sam.

Additional Information: Family is approachable and values teamwork. Training provided by Sam’s speech therapist for AAC device use. Recruitment managed by Snap Care. No sponsorship available.