Sennie (SEN Specialist/Nanny/Manny) for B9 & G7

Additional needs present: Autism, ADHD

Location: Thames Ditton KT7

Wage / Salary: Between £31,200 - £34,320 per annum gross

Driver: Essential

Live in/out: Live Out

Pets: One dog

Days & Hours
Term-Time (36 weeks)
Monday - Thursday: 1.30pm - 6.30pm

The family can be flexible for the right candidate

School holidays (16 weeks)
Monday - Friday: 8am - 6.30pm

Start Date: Ideally February 2026

Essential Skills/Traits:
2+ years of SEN childcare experience
Exceptional patience and resilience
Warm, kind, and empathetic
Fun-loving and playful
Strong observational skills
Confident in supporting routines, daily living skills, and structured interventions
Excellent communication skills
Organised, reliable, and proactive
Passionate about long-term child development

About the role/family: SENNIES is excited to support a family of four — Mum, Dad, B9, (turning 10 in January), and G7 — along with their friendly golden retriever, Biscuit. Mum works full time, while Dad works part time, both predominantly from home in a separate area of the house (which the children are very used to). The family values warmth, consistency, and nurturing support for their children, who each have unique needs and personalities. The role is that of a typical nanny, including collecting the children from school, preparing their dinners, and interacting with them in playful, engaging, and supportive ways after school. B9 will often need quiet, regulated activities after school, while G7 may benefit from reassurance, gentle encouragement, and low-pressure engagement. The Sennie will also manage practical routines such as changing bed sheets, maintaining the playroom (rotating and clearing toys), and overseeing library books. General household chores are not expected. During school holidays, the children enjoy a mix of trips and quieter home-based activities, which the Sennie will support and facilitate according to their moods and needs.

B9 attends a specialist school for children with autism, less than ten minutes from home, and is currently on a reduced schedule, though he is expected to move to near full-time by February. He thrives in a structured environment, using screen time, role-play games, and board games for engagement and self-regulation. He also benefits from sensory activities, such as bouncing on the trampoline or crashing onto beanbags, and enjoys interacting with the family dog, Biscuit.

G7 currently attends the local infant school but she is quite shy and anxious and finds it challenging to attend.. In September she will move to a new school in the local area. At home, she benefits from a low-demand, flexible environment that respects her anxiety and sensory needs, allowing her some control within reasonable boundaries and responding well to calm, patient guidance.