Sennie (SEN Specialist/Nanny) for G12

Additional needs present: Chromosome duplication 16p11.2, PDA, ADHD, Dyslexic, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia, SPD, POTS, hEDS, , hypotonia (low muscle tone), ARFID, Visual processing difficulties

Location: Hitchin, SG5

Salary: From £18 per hour gross

Live out

Driver: Essential - with own car

Pets: Small caged animal(s)

Sole charge / Shared care

Days & Hours Required: Approx 12 hours per week
Thursday 9am-3pm (includes yoga) or 11am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 3pm or 10am - 4pm or 11am - 5pm (preferable)

Potential for more hours in the School Holidays to be discussed and agreed in advance between Sennie and Family.

Essential Skills / Traits
Minimum of 2+ years SEN childcare experience
Warm, playful, and engaging — energetic and humorous (“children’s TV presenter” style).
Builds trust and emotional safety through empathy, consistency, and connection.
Pro-neurodiversity and trauma-informed mindset.
Understanding of PDA, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, and Sensory Processing differences.
Awareness of conditions such as POTS, hEDS, hypotonia, and ARFID.
Intuitive and observant, able to read and respond to regulation and energy levels.
Skilled in co-regulation, maintaining calm and balance.
Creative and flexible, using humour and novelty to encourage engagement.
Child-led, compassionate, and collaborative; works closely with family and therapy team.
The Sennie should be physically active, comfortable engaging in playful activities, and able to match the child’s energy in an attuned and supportive way
Lived experience of being neurodivergent would be an advantage, but is not essential. The family welcome applicants who are curious, empathetic, and passionate about supporting neurodivergent individuals.
Provides short weekly progress notes for MDT/AR meetings.
Confident driver with own vehicle.
Comfortable working independently within the family home.
Supports ideation through use of creative, sensory, and playful materials.

About the child/role: SENNIES is delighted to support a caring and considerate multiple neurodivergent family who are passionate about nurturing their children’s individual needs. Their home is warm, playful, and regulation-focused, with a long garden featuring a trampoline and swings for sensory play. Dad works hybridly, and Mum is available to assist as needed, creating a supportive and collaborative environment for the Sennie.

The role focuses on supporting their daughter, G12 both at home and on outings, helping her feel safe, connected, and understood through playful, attuned interactions. The Sennie will provide compassionate, child-led, and intentional support that fosters trust, autonomy, and emotional safety. They should be confident in planning and following through with activities, adapting to the child’s needs, and creating a balance of activities and flexibility throughout the day, while remaining attuned and maintaining a matched regulated state to foster connection while being sensitive to her physical, sensory, and emotional needs. A trauma-informed, child-led, and neuro-affirming approach is essential, emphasising co-regulation and responsiveness to her energy levels and nervous system state. Outings may include visits to engaging and stimulating spaces such as cafés, animal centres, or play parks, combining fun with opportunities for up-regulatory activities, movement, and shared enjoyment. The Sennie should be physically active, comfortable engaging in playful activities, and able to match the child’s energy in an attuned and supportive way. At home, the Sennie will create nurturing and imaginative experiences that encourage engagement, curiosity, self-advocacy, and interoception awareness.