Sennie (SEN Specialist/Nanny/Manny) for B8 & G6

Additional needs present: ADHD, ASD, PDA, emotional dysregulation, slow processing

Location: London, SW12

Salary: From £18 per hour gross

Live out

Driver: Not-Essential

Pets: None

Sole charge / Shared care

Days & Hours Required: Approx 25 hours per week

Mon: 07:30-09:00 and 16:30-20:00
Tues: 07:30-09:00 and 16:30-20:00
Wed: 07:30-09:00 and 16:30-20:00
Thur: 07:30-09:00 and 16:30-20:00
Fri: 07:30-09:00 and 16:30-20:00

Essential Skills / Traits
Minimum of 2+ years SEN childcare experience
Experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD
Skilled in recognising and managing emotional dysregulation, using calm, consistent, and supportive strategies.
Knowledge and practical experience with sensory circuits to help promote regulation, focus, and engagement.
Patient, empathetic, and adaptable, with strong communication skills and a positive, proactive approach to supporting children’s development.

About the role/children: SENNIES is delighted to support a warm and welcoming family based in Balham in their search for an afterschool Sennie for their two children, B8 and G6. The family live on the same road as the children’s school, making pick-ups and travel extremely convenient.
This is a part-time role, Monday to Friday, ideally covering mornings from 7:30–9:00am and afternoons (essential) from 4:30–7:30/8:00pm. Morning hours will involve helping the children get ready for school and ensuring they arrive on time. The family is happy to consider candidates who can only commit to the afternoon hours. Core duties include collecting the children from school, taking them to after-school clubs (mostly on-site), preparing dinner (most meals are pre-cooked by a family chef), overseeing bath and bedtime routines, and carrying out light child-related household tasks.

Both children are bright, affectionate, and full of personality. B8 has ADHD and ASD, and benefits from support with executive functioning, sensory regulation, and habits such as nail-biting. He can experience challenges with focus and impulse control. A calm, structured routine and gentle guidance help him thrive. B8 recently started ADHD medication and is responding well.

G6 is autistic with a PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) profile. She experiences emotional dysregulation and slower processing, which can make transitions and demands difficult. G6 also has sensory integration challenges and tends to avoid drinking, which contributes to constipation; she is prescribed Movicol to support regularity. She can find social situations tricky and may avoid activities or playdates when anxious, so she benefits from a patient, non-pressured approach that builds confidence and emotional safety.

The family work closely with professionals to support both children’s development. Current interventions include Occupational Therapy, Play Therapy, support from a private psychologist, and ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) sessions at school. The Sennie will be encouraged to work in line with these therapeutic approaches to provide consistency across home and school environments.

This role will suit a caring, proactive, and experienced Sennie who understands the needs of neurodivergent children, particularly those with autism, ADHD, and sensory processing or emotional regulation needs. The ideal candidate will bring patience, warmth, and creativity—someone who can balance gentle structure with fun, engaging play, and help both children feel secure, understood, and happy in their daily routines.