Sennie (SEN SPECIALIST/NANNY) for G10, B7 & B3
Additional needs present: ADHD and Mosaic Down Syndrome
Location: London, SW11
Wage / Salary: Up to approx £37,440 per annum gross
Driver: Not-Essential
Live In/out: Live-Out or Live - In
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Remote live-in option accommodation would be a private bedroom in a house in SW17 owned by the mother’s parents, about a 20 minute walk from the family home.
Pets: None
Days & Hours: Approx 40 hours per week on average
- Working hours will follow a mixed but pre-planned schedule due to a variable pilot roster. Advance notice will always be provided wherever possible to ensure consistency and clarity. The role is primarily weekday-based and is not typically required on weekends.
Babysitting is included on an occasional basis, mainly for weekday evenings rather than weekends.
Start Date: ASAP
Essential Skills/Traits:
- Minimum of 3+ years SEN childcare experience
- Ability to build strong bonds and rapport with children
- Calm, confident approach to behaviour support, with the ability to set clear boundaries, manage dysregulation effectively, and use praise alongside consistent, fair consequences
- Competent in managing medication and health routines, including administering daily medication, supporting conditions such as eczema, and staying proactive with prescriptions and appointments
- Highly organised and punctual
- Proactive and forward-thinking
- Confident supporting home learning and school engagement, including homework routines, liaising with teachers, and sharing updates with parents
- Takes pride in maintaining a well-organised, child-focused home environment, keeping children’s spaces tidy and safe, and staying on top of laundry, meals, supplies, and daily resets
About the role/family: SENNIES is excited to support a warm family of five based in SW11 in their search for a dedicated SEN Nanny. The family have three children, G10, B7, and B3, all with additional needs and requiring consistent, structured, and nurturing support. G10 and B7 attend Honeywell Junior School, and B3 attends Marmalade Cat nursery. G10 has ADHD and takes daily medication to support focus and emotional regulation. B7 also has ADHD with higher support needs, and the family are currently exploring medication alongside a holistic support approach. B3 has Mosaic Down syndrome and receives ongoing support from occupational therapy and speech and language therapy, alongside regular appointments and check-ins.
This role involves supporting all three children with school and nursery runs, after-school activities, meals, home learning, and child-related housekeeping, while maintaining a calm and predictable routine. A key focus is supporting emotional regulation and behaviour, particularly during transitions, sibling dynamics, and challenging moments. The family use structured routines, clear boundaries, and positive reinforcement strategies, including reward systems, which the Sennie will be expected to follow consistently. The Sennie will also support B3 with calm, play-based developmental activities and practical strategies recommended by therapists, while ensuring G10 and B7 receive appropriate emotional and behavioural support tailored to their needs. Strong organisation, proactive planning, and the ability to manage multiple needs calmly and confidently are essential.
The family value a warm, emotionally intelligent candidate who can build strong relationships with the children and maintain a supportive, well-structured environment. Responsibilities also include meals, tidying, laundry, activity planning, and clear daily communication with parents.
This role can be live-out or remote live-in, with accommodation provided in a separate family-owned property in SW17 if live-in is preferred. Occasional overnight stays at the family home may also be required. The role is approximately 40 hours per week with one evening of babysitting weekly by arrangement.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide consistent, tailored support for G10, B7, and B3, adapting care to their individual ADHD, emotional, and developmental needs.
- Support G10 with routines, transitions, organisation, and emotional regulation, while encouraging her strengths in sport, creativity, and performance.
- Support B7 with emotional regulation, attention, and impulse control through calm co-regulation, structure, and positive reinforcement.
- Proactively manage B7’s snacks and meals and support his limited diet with patient, non-pressured approaches to food.
- Encourage B7’s creative, musical, and social development through play, arts, crafts, and structured engagement.
- Support B3’s development through play-based learning, following OT and SLT guidance within daily routines.
- Support B3’s communication, potty training progress, and confidence, particularly around toileting anxiety.
- Deliver structured early learning, fine motor, and language activities for B3.
- Plan engaging daily activities for all three children, ensuring balanced attention and individualised support.
- Maintain a calm, consistent, and nurturing environment that supports emotional wellbeing.
- Reinforce therapeutic strategies from ADHD, OT, and SLT input in daily routines.
- Maintain clear communication with parents regarding progress, behaviour, and daily updates.
- Support organisation of children’s belongings, routines, and spaces to encourage independence.
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- £15–£20/hour (gross) – up to £25/hour for SEN-qualified staff
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Job Type: Permanent
Pay: Up to £37,440.00 per year
Experience:
- Special needs childcare: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
