SP7 | SEN Nanny

Description:

SEN Nanny/Manny in Dorset, SP7. A fantastic opportunity for an SEN Nanny/Manny to support an engaging 7-year-old who has a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC). £33,306.00 Live in / £37,622.00 gross per annum Live out
Nearest Tube/Station: Gillingham
Wage/Salary: £33,306.00 gross per annum Live in, £37,622.00 gross per annum Live out
Driver Essential? Yes – with own car as family live in a rural location
Essential: Understanding and Experience of working with children on the autistic spectrum, and behaviours that can challenge. Non-smoker/vaper. Confident swimmer.
Desirable: Use of own car for school runs (Mileage paid). Training of visual communication, Knowledge of sensory and intensive interaction techniques
Start Date: End of July 2024
Days & Hours: Monday to Friday, Term time: 7:15 to 9:15 and then 1:45 pm to 5:45pm. School holidays 9.00am to 6.00 pm and 4 hours babysitting per week. (We would welcome candidates who would be willing to work the occasional Saturday’s, with a day off in the week given).
Family/Client Pets: Labrador
Accommodation: If live-in (can be live-out), bedroom with en-suite bathroom in a separate wing to the family, plus the use of a kitchenette and living room. Also, an option of studio out building with kitchenette and ensuite if preferred.
Recruiter: Rachael (url removed)
About this child: Archie, 7, is a joyful, affectionate and engaging boy, who absolutely loves being physical outdoors; running, climbing, swinging, and bouncing! He lives at home with his brother 9, Mum, Dad, and a Golden Labrador. Archie’s home has lots of outdoor space, with a pool, tennis court and plenty of trees and nature for him to explore. He has a very supportive network at his SEN school, and his family are lovingly dedicated to learning and supporting Archie in the most positive, and practical ways, using good nutrition, visual aids, familiar routines and helping build his independence skills. Archie has a diagnosis of Autism, has moderate challenges with social communication, sensory regulation, and mild challenging behaviours. Archie is verbal, although at present, he uses limited words.
Overview of role: Archie requires an SEN Nanny with a good understanding of autism and the challenges and wonders that it can bring. Someone to support him and his family to get ready for school each morning, to pick Archie up from school, interact with him through play, building independence and social skills, and preparing nutritious snacks and meals. Archie’s SEN Nanny will be organised and know the importance of routines and giving Archie warnings to transitions and changes. There are some light housekeeping duties around the children’s laundry and tidying. The family is ideally looking for someone who can offer some Saturday’s but there can be flexibility for the right applicant. Wage: Live in £15.00 weekdays, £17.00 weekends. Live out: £17.00 weekdays, £19.00 gross per hour weekends.
Who this job would suit: We are looking for an SEN Nanny / Manny who has a good understanding of autism and can help open Archie’s world. This job will suit a non-smoker/vaper, a driver with their own vehicle, someone happy to work in a rural location through all seasons. Someone to positively support all Archie’s developmental goals and work alongside his parents as a team, using good communication and building good attachments with the whole family including his older brother.
What’s great about this job: The SEN Nanny / Manny will have use of family pool, tennis court and garden too. You will work with a loving and dedicated family who appreciate the skill set an SEN Manny/Nanny can bring and will welcome you with positivity. Additional training can be given in Gestalt Language Processing (SLT), sensory techniques and nutrition.
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