Live-in Nanny (Mon-Fri)

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

Location : Fitzrovia
Contract Length : Permanent
Start Date : ASAP

Children : 2 Children – G6 & B4

Working Days : Monday - Friday (with the occasional Saturday morning)
Working Hours : Shorter hours during term time, and 9.00am–6.00pm during holiday periods

Accommodation : Own bedroom & bathroom (can live-in during your off days)
Salary : circa £40,000 gross per annum