Sennie (SEN Specialist/Nanny) for B7 & G1

Additional needs present: ASD, PDA, ADHD

Location: London, NW11
At least once a week to work from Grandparents - IG6, 30 mins from NW11

Wage / Salary: Between £37,440 - £41,600 per annum gross

Driver: Not - Essential but preferred

Live in/out: Live-Out

Pets: Chickens

Days & Hours: Approx 40 hours per week

Monday - Friday: 10.30 - 6.30pm

Some flexibility required with start / finish times

Start Date: ASAP

Essential Skills/Traits:
2+ years of SEN childcare experience
Prior experience working with babies and toddlers, with a strong understanding of early childhood development.
A calm, warm, playful, and nurturing personality with a genuine passion for working with children.
Experience supporting autistic children who may display demand avoidance and anxiety.
Ability to provide co-regulation and emotional support
Empathetic and patient approach
Confident engaging children in play-based interactions that support development, communication, and connection.
Strong observational skills and the ability to adapt support strategies to meet the individual needs of each child.
Reliable, proactive, and able to work collaboratively with parents to maintain consistent routines and approaches.

About the role/family: SENNIES is excited to support a warm and thoughtful family of four who are on a journey of supporting their eldest son, aged 7, who is autistic and has a PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) profile. The role involves working closely alongside Mum to help meet his needs in a calm, flexible, and supportive way. He currently divides his time between part-time home education and part-time school attendance. The SENNIE will act as a mentor and companion to him throughout the day, building his confidence and self-esteem through a low-demand, low-arousal approach that supports his emotional wellbeing and sense of safety. The role will also include supporting his EHCP, helping him with his learning goals and incorporating additional fun and engaging learning activities into the day.

During times when B7 is not requiring direct support, the Sennie will also assist mum with the care of the family’s 12-month-old baby. This includes engaging her in joyful play, supporting her developmental needs, and assisting with aspects of her care throughout the day. The role is varied and may also include time spent out in the community, visiting local spaces, or accompanying the family on weekly visits to the children’s grandmother’s house.

The family has created a calm, nurturing, and flexible home environment that follows a low-demand and low-arousal approach. They have undertaken extensive training in supporting children with demand avoidance and have carefully developed a home routine that prioritises emotional safety, flexibility, and collaboration. The SENNIE will be expected to work within this approach, supporting the child in a way that reduces anxiety and avoids unnecessary pressure, while still encouraging growth and engagement through play and shared experiences.

Creativity and initiative are highly valued in this role. The SENNIE will ideally enjoy setting up activities tailored to the children’s interests and developmental needs, bringing imagination and curiosity to their play. A love of play is central to the family’s approach, as they see play as the starting point for learning, connection, and emotional regulation. Someone who enjoys creating engaging experiences, thinking creatively, and introducing therapeutic elements into daily activities will thrive in this environment.