Nanny (Special needs)
SEN Nanny - Full Time - Live In - Dubai
Specialist childcare combined with structured support.
A SEN Nanny is sought for a family that lives in Dubai. Looking after an 8-year-old child diagnosed with ASD and ADHD.
The role requires a calm, patient professional who can balance nurturing childcare with efficient duties and work closely with parents to support the child’s development and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
SEN Childcare Duties
• Provide specialist care for a child with SEN (e.g., autism, ADHD, global delay, learning differences, sensory needs, behavioural needs).
• Follow therapeutic, behavioural, communication, or medical plans set by parents or professionals.
• Support daily routines including emotional regulation, coping strategies, and positive behaviour management.
• Use communication tools such as PECs, Makaton, AAC, or visual timetables as required.
• Assist with personal care, daily living skills, and independence-building activities.
• Plan structured, developmentally appropriate activities and sensory play.
• Accompany the child to school, therapy sessions, appointments, or community activities.
• Provide regular updates to parents on progress, challenges, and routines.
Skills & Attributes
• Strong SEN experience with understanding of autism, ADHD, sensory profiles, or behavioural needs.
• Patient, calm, emotionally grounded, and resilient.
• Excellent housekeeping standards and organisational ability.
• Skilled at balancing childcare and domestic tasks with good time management.
• Confident with routines, visual supports, and structured environments.
• Warm, kind, and engaging with children; adaptable to their communication style.
• Clear communication with parents and professionals.
• Discreet, trustworthy, and committed to safeguarding and confidentiality.
Qualifications & Experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working with children with SEN.
• Experience in private households, SEN settings, or early years environments.
• Enhanced DBS check (required).
• Paediatric First Aid.
• Candidates must hold ABA, RBT, ABAT, or equivalent certification, with proven experience working with children with autism and implementing behavioural and educational programs
To apply
Please head over to https://apply.curohelp.com and submit your CV, Headshot, References, and any relevant childcare certificates.
Start date As soon as possible
Salary Not specified
Hours Not specified
Qualifications required Not specified
DBS checked Not specified
Required language Not specified
Experience required Not specified
Driving license required No
Employment type Full time
Duration Permanent
Live in / out Live in