Days & Hours:
Approx 55 hours per week
* Monday - Friday: 8am - 7pm
Driver:
Essential - car provided
Live in/out:
Live-in
Live-In - In London, there is a studio with its own bathroom and separate entrance. In the countryside, there is a separate annex. Both are newly renovated.
Pets:
Dog(s)
Start Date:
ASAP
* 2+ years SEN Childcare experience
* High emotional intelligence with the ability to remain calm, patient, and empathetic in challenging situations
* Understanding of early childhood development and strategies for supporting self-regulation and positive behaviour
* Full, clean UK Driving Licence
* Ability to engage children in play, learning, and creative activities that are age-appropriate and stimulating
* Preparation of nutritious, healthy meals for the children
* A strong appreciation for and commitment to outdoor play
* Strong communication skills with both children and parents
* Flexible, adaptable, and proactive, able to respond to changing needs and routines
* Observant and attentive
* Supportive of therapeutic interventions, including liaising with nursery staff and reinforcing techniques suggested by the SEND teacher or play therapist
* Warm, nurturing, and approachable
* Must be happy to live-in across the family’s two locations, supporting routines and childcare consistently in both homes
* Provide attentive, nurturing care for B5 and G3, creating a calm, safe, and engaging environment that supports their emotional and developmental needs.
* Support B5 with emotional regulation and social development, using patient guidance, clear boundaries, and age-appropriate strategies to help him manage big feelings and interactions with peers.
* Encourage positive social interaction for both children through play, modelling communication skills, and gently supporting turn-taking and cooperation.
* Plan and deliver stimulating, child-led activities, with a strong focus on outdoor play, music, creativity, and physical movement.
* Promote routine and consistency while remaining flexible to meet each child’s individual needs and moods.
* Work in partnership with parents and relevant professionals, including supporting continuity around B5’s play therapy strategies where appropriate.
* Support early learning through play, conversation, and exploration, helping both children build confidence, independence, and curiosity.
* Manage daily care tasks such as meals, naps, hygiene, and transitions between activities in a calm and organised manner.
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