Family in Royston, Hertfordshire are seeking a nanny / governess for their four neurodivergent children. The nanny will need to be proactive, responsible and creative. It is really important that the candidate has a passion for supporting children with additional needs and will embrace it.
The family will have recently relocated to the UK, and having a nanny who can commit long-term is really important to them.
Duties:
* Assisting with implementing structure and routine at home in preparation for homeschooling.
* Assisting with breaking down tasks and chunking information, as well as implementing movement/sensory breaks throughout the day when needed.
* Facilitating academic learning in social, structured, and unstructured domains as needed.
* Offering support to develop executive functioning skills such as planning, organising, and problem-solving.
* Using fun, creative, multi-sensory methods to provide academic support tailored to each child’s unique learning style when needed.
* Providing support to alleviate uncertainness and potential anxiety by pre-empting possible triggers.
* Creating and designing visual resources if needed.
* Assisting with homework, projects, and exam preparation.
* Preparing snacks and lunch for the children during breaks.
* Planning fun, educational outings aligned with learning objectives
Skills and other requirements:
* At least 5 years of childcare experience (teaching/nannying)
* SEN experience is essential
* Driver is essential, own car is a bonus
* The candidate should be willing to travel to South Africa for two weeks of specialised training
Days & Hours Required: Monday – Friday 08:00 – 15:00 + additional hours in the afternoons
Start Date: May 2025
Salary: £31, 000 + Gross Per Annum