Our clients are looking to find a positive, energetic, patient & kind Nanny for their two children, G6 and B4.
The emphasis of the role will be on G6 who has some learning difficulties. She was diagnosed with a super rare genetic mutation. Although doing brilliantly, the family need someone super motivated to stay on the ball and make sure she is constantly progressing.
The ideal Nanny would have a background in education with some understanding of, or experience in SEN. The role will suit someone proactive and patient with a caring and positive approach.
Main duties include but are not limited to:
Help with the morning routine including school drop off
School pick up
Homework help/support
Liaising with specialists such as the Occupational Therapist to ensure interventions are being continued effectively at home
Engaging the children in their preferred activities
Creating a clear and consistent schedule
Implementing firm boundaries around behaviours and completing tasks
Taking children to/from appointments and sessions such as physiotherapy
Preparing/cooking meals for the children (predominantly during holidays)
Preparing the children for their bedtime routine – bath time included
Aiding G6 in her key areas of development and coming up with strategies and ideas to do so
Occasional evening babysitting
The family have a live-in Housekeeper, so no cooking or laundry required – just encouraging the children to keep their areas tidy.
There will also be lots of travel in this role including Australia and Switzerland! Around 4-5 months of the year will be abroad.
Essential Skills:
Proactive and able to present examples of using initiative
Ability to set and implement consistent and clear boundaries
Enthusiastic and positive approach
Highly organised
Educated to Degree level (background in education)
Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of Early Years & Key Stage One
Experience delivering home-schooling/home-school support
Ability to implement and work alongside therapies and interventions provided by specialists, eg Occupational Therapy, physio