Specialist Nanny – Stanmore, HA7

Gingham Kids; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Gingham Nanny Agency in Stanmore, London, seeks an experienced specialist nanny to support three school-aged children with diverse needs, including brain injury and trauma-related challenges. The role requires calm, nurturing care and the ability to build trusting relationships within a family context.

We offer training and supervision through the agency and a pathway for professional development. Strong organisational skills and a clear, respectful approach are essential for success in this

Qualifications

• Strong experience supporting school-aged children with additional needs.
• Understanding of brain injury, neurodiversity and trauma-informed care.
• Calm, resilient approach with confidence using de-escalation strategies.
• Excellent organisational skills, sound judgement and professional boundaries.
• Discretion and respect for family privacy.
• Willingness to participate in training and supervision.
• Full UK manual driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• School collections, homework support and encouraging age-appropriate independence.
• Create calm, predictable afternoon and evening routines.
• Support emotional regulation using strategies agreed with the family’s psychology team.
• Help implement therapy programmes under professional guidance.
• Heat meals and support mealtime routines.
• Prompt bedtime preparation and encourage age-appropriate tasks.
• Maintain accurate daily records and collaborate with parents, case managers and therapists.

Skills

Experience with school-aged children

Brain injury awareness

Trauma-informed care

De-escalation techniques

Organisational skills

Professional boundaries

Discretion

Training and supervision

UK driving licence

Job description

Role: Specialist Nanny
Location: Stanmore, London
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: from £21 GROSS per hour
Hours: Monday–Friday afternoons and evenings (could be split into two roles)
Training and supervision: Provided through the agency and the professional team. An outstanding career opportunity for the right candidate.
Role Description: Gingham Nanny Agency is seeking an experienced, calm and nurturing specialist nanny to support a family with three school-aged children in Stanmore. The children have differing needs, including acquired brain injury, autism-related characteristics, complex PTSD and difficulties with emotional regulation. This rewarding role would suit a confident professional who can build trusting relationships and provide consistent, sensitive support.

Your role will include:

• – School collections, homework support and encouraging age-appropriate independence.
• – Creating calm, predictable afternoon and evening routines.
• – Supporting emotional regulation using positive strategies agreed with the family’s psychology team.
• – Helping implement therapy programmes under professional guidance.
• – Heating prepared meals and supporting mealtime routines.
• – Prompting bedtime preparation and encouraging the children to complete age-appropriate tasks.
• – Maintaining accurate daily records and working collaboratively with the parents, case managers and therapists.

We are looking for someone with:

• – Strong experience supporting school-aged children with additional needs.
• – An understanding of brain injury, neurodiversity and trauma-informed care.
• – A calm, resilient approach and confidence using de-escalation strategies.
• – Excellent organisational skills, sound judgement and clear professional boundaries.
• – Discretion and respect for family privacy.
• – A willingness to participate in training and professional supervision.
• – A full UK manual driving licence is essential. A family vehicle is available for use during working hours.

The family follows strict Jain dietary practices. The successful candidate must respect these requirements, including restrictions on food brought into the home.