SEN Nanny/Manny – Dubai, UAE
A unique part-time opportunity to support a highly gifted 6-year-old boy, focusing on skill-building, social-emotional development, and therapeutic interventions in a dynamic home environment. £20.00 per hour (100 AED); £40.00+ per hour (200+ AED) for qualified therapists.

• Location: Jumeirah, Dubai
• Wage: £20.00 per hour (100 AED); £40.00+ per hour (200+ AED) for qualified therapists
• Driving Requirements: Not required
• Essential: Experience supporting children with social communication development, managing sensory sensitivities, and implementing Occupational Therapy (OT) and/or Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) strategies. Ability to build relational safety and support emotional regulation
• Desirable: Familiarity with homeschooling
• Days & Hours: Primarily afternoons and weekends (to be agreed)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Pets in Home: Yes, a family dog
• Accommodation Provided: No – applicants must already be based locally
• Recruiter Contact: Sally Britton

About this Child: James is an intellectually gifted and thoughtful 6-year-old with a very high IQ. He enjoys chess, Lego, imaginative play, nature, wall climbing, and gymnastics. Naturally curious, he asks complex questions and thrives when learning is engaging and meaningful.
James benefits from structured support with social communication, emotional regulation, and confidence-building. He is currently homeschooled and participates in Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy. The right candidate will creatively embed therapeutic strategies into play and daily routines, helping him develop skills in a natural, enjoyable way within a supportive and relationally safe environment.

The Role at a Glance: This part-time role involves delivering engaging, therapy-informed support in the home. You will implement OT and/or SLT strategies in everyday contexts, encourage social communication through interactive activities, and reinforce learning alongside the existing homeschooling approach.
Creativity and flexibility are key, as skill-building should be seamlessly integrated into James’s interests, play, and daily life. The role suits someone who enjoys intellectual engagement and applying therapeutic knowledge in a practical, home-based setting.

This Job Would Suit: An enthusiastic and experienced individual (male or female) already living locally, with a background in Special Educational Needs, therapy-based education, or related disciplines. Candidates should be confident using OT/SLT-informed strategies, enjoy creative problem-solving, and thrive supporting a gifted child’s curiosity, thinking, and emotional development.

Why You’ll Love This Role: You will work in a home-schooling environment that allows professional creativity and flexibility while making a meaningful difference within a supportive family setting. The role offers stimulating, varied activities combining play, learning, and therapeutic input, alongside flexible hours for the right candidate.

Recruitment Process: Snap Care manages the full recruitment process, including candidate shortlisting, recruiter interviews, and arranging employer interviews.