A private family based in Jumeirah, Dubai is seeking a skilled and compassionate part-time SEN nanny to support their 6-year-old son within a dynamic and nurturing home environment. This role focuses on skill-building, social-emotional development, and therapeutic input, making it ideal for a nanny with experience supporting children with additional needs.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working with children who have social communication needs, sensory sensitivities, and emotional regulation challenges. A strong understanding of Occupational Therapy (OT) and/or Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) strategies is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide one-to-one support for a 6-year-old boy with social communication needs
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Build trust and foster a secure, positive relationship
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Support emotional regulation and self-awareness
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Develop social skills through structured play and guided interaction
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Apply OT and/or SLT-informed strategies in daily routines and activities
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Support sensory integration needs and manage sensory sensitivities
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Create engaging, therapeutic, and developmentally appropriate activities
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Collaborate with parents and external therapists where required
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Provide structured, consistent support within the home environment
Essential Requirements:
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Proven experience supporting children with social communication needs
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Experience developing social skills and managing sensory sensitivities
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Practical application of Occupational Therapy (OT) and/or Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) strategies
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Ability to build trust and support emotional regulation
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Patient, calm, and emotionally intelligent approach
Desirable:
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Familiarity with homeschooling environments
Schedule:
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Part-time role
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Primarily afternoons and weekends