Sennie (SEN Specialist/Nanny/Manny) for B13

Additional needs present: Brain Injury & ASD

Location: Radlett

Wage / Salary: Approx £32,760 to £41,600 per annum gross

Driver: Yes - with own car

Live in/out: Live out

Pets: None

Days & Hours: Approx 35 hours per week

Monday: 8.45-2.30
Tuesday: 09.00-2.30
Wednesday: 12.45-18.45
Thursday: 09.30-17.00
Friday: 08.45-19.00

Start Date: ASAP

Essential Skills/Traits:
2+ years of SEN childcare experience
Excellent memory for managing and following established routines
Energetic and Positive
Relationship-Oriented – Eager to connect with B13 by focusing on his strengths and unique qualities.
Ability to foster independent learning and encourage self-motivation in children
Creative and Engaging
Physically Active
Ambitious and Motivational
Detail-Oriented
Strong, confident driver with a full, clean UK Driving Licence
In good health and physically able to meet the demands of the role,

About the role/family: SENNIES is excited to support a family consisting of a mother, father, and their 13-year-old son, who is homeschooled. Their decision to homeschool was because he was not progressing sufficiently in a SEN school setting, not because of any exclusion. The family has been solely responsible for his care and education for over five years They are looking for someone who understands that it will take time to build trust, both with their son and with them, and who is patient, adaptable, and willing to work collaboratively to ensure a smooth transition.

The Sennie will initially work alongside the parents to support their son’s education, engage in enriching play activities, and assist with daily routines such as meals, bathing, and bedtime. Over time, as trust is established, the role will expand to provide more independent care, eventually including sole charge within the home and, potentially, supporting him outside the house as well. The family follows a structured learning curriculum in collaboration with a team of tutors and therapists, and they would like the Sennie to actively participate in and contribute to this programme. This includes working alongside professionals such as an autism tutor, occupational therapist, music therapist, and yoga therapist, as well as assisting with activities like horse riding, swimming, trampolining, and gym and tennis sessions.

The Sennie will play an important role in capturing progress and outcomes, helping to track his development and ensuring that interventions are effective. They will assist in structuring his daily schedule and translating exercises and routines from the tutoring and therapy sessions into daily routines. In addition to supporting his academic and developmental progress, the Sennie will also focus on building a strong, trusting relationship with him, helping him develop greater independence in how he dresses, cleans, and organises himself.

Since the wider family does not live nearby, the parents do not have an extended support system to rely on, making the Sennie’s role all the more essential. The ideal candidate will be proactive, nurturing, and willing to integrate into the family dynamic while respecting their well-established routines and approaches. By providing compassionate and skilled support, the Sennie will help enhance the child’s confidence, independence, and overall well-being, allowing him to thrive in a structured yet flexible home environment.