AH251: Job Description: Part-Time SEN Nanny, East Finchley (N2)

Role overview:
The primary focus will be the five-year-old daughter, who is autistic and non-verbal.
The role combines weekday after-school care with regular weekend support. The family is looking for someone who can offer warmth, consistency and positive energy, while adapting sensitively to their daughter’s individual needs and established routines. She responds especially well to friendly, outgoing carers who take the time to build a genuine connection.
Their current nanny is leaving in early December to pursue a career in theatre. The family would ideally like the new nanny to start as soon as possible, allowing time for a supported handover during October or November.

Key details:
- Location: East Finchley, London, N2
- Role: Permanent, part-time SEN nanny
- Children: Two children, aged five and three
- Core weekday hours: Monday–Friday, approximately 3:30pm–7:30pm
- Weekend hours: Regular weekend support required, with flexibility over which days; ideally one and a half to two full days
- Weekly hours: Approximately 20–30 hours, with any additional hours paid separately
- Start date: As soon as possible, ideally October or November 2026, to allow for a handover before early December
- Salary: Approximately £40k PA

About the children
The eldest child is five years old, autistic and non-verbal. She currently attends a mainstream school with one-to-one support and has had an EHCP since the age of three. She generally adapts well to new carers and responds best to a warm, upbeat and naturally engaging approach.
The nanny will also support the family’s three-year-old child, providing attentive care to both children and helping to create calm, enjoyable routines at home and in the local community. tHe majority of the care is for the 5 year old girl.

Responsibilities:
- Collecting the eldest child from school, or meeting her at home, depending on the family’s arrangements
- Providing attentive, engaging care for both children, with one-to-one support where appropriate
- Supporting the after-school and evening routine, including dinner, bath time and bedtime preparation
- Planning simple, age-appropriate activities tailored to the children’s interests and needs
- Accompanying the children to local activities within walking distance
- Preparing simple, nutritious meals and snacks for the children
- Completing the children’s laundry and light child-related housekeeping
- Following the family’s established routines and working collaboratively with parents and other professionals involved in the eldest child’s care
- Maintaining clear, open communication with the parents

The ideal candidate:
- Relevant professional nanny or childcare experience
- A warm, outgoing and engaging personality
- Patience, empathy and a child-led approach
- SEN or autism experience and training, or a demonstrable willingness to learn
- Confidence supporting two young children and balancing their individual needs
- A collaborative attitude and willingness to learn the family’s routines during a handover period
- Strong reliability, judgement and communication skills
- Good availability for weekday afternoons and regular weekends
- An enhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain one
- A current paediatric first-aid certificate
- Excellent, checkable references