SEN Rota Support / Retainer Nanny
Overview
An excellent opportunity for an experienced, professional and adaptable SEN Retainer Nanny to join a well-established childcare team within a busy private household in Knightsbridge.
The family have three children (born February 2015, March 2017 and October 2020) and are seeking a confident, engaging and proactive Nanny who enjoys a varied role and can provide exceptional care across different ages and individual needs.
Working as one of three Rota Support / Retainer Nannies, the successful candidate will play an important part in supporting the family’s established team of Rota Nannies, providing cover during periods of annual leave and sickness. This is a varied and flexible position, ideally suited to someone who enjoys working with different children, is comfortable adapting to changing routines and thrives in a collaborative household environment.
Job duties
Responsibilities of the SEN Rota Support / Retainer Nanny include:
- Take responsibility for all aspects of the children’s day-to-day care when on duty, working both independently and alongside other members of the childcare team.
- Build positive relationships with each child, providing engaging, age-appropriate care across different developmental stages.
- Maintain the routines and consistency that are so important to the children’s wellbeing.
- Respond calmly and confidently to each child’s individual needs, including those relating to Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and ADHD.
- Provide cover for the Rota Nannies during annual leave and sickness.
- During school hours and quieter periods, carry out childcare-related administration, forward planning and preparation for evenings, weekends and school holidays.
- Travel with the family during school holidays, both within Europe and internationally.
- As this is a fully staffed household, the role is focused on the children, with no general housekeeping responsibilities.
*Essential requirements*
- SEN experience – specifically supporting children with ASC and ADHD.
- Experience working within high-net-worth private households.
Candidates must be/have:
- Substantial professional experience caring for children of similar ages.
- Warm, engaging, patient and confident in their approach.
- Flexible, adaptable and comfortable working within a changing schedule.
- Excellent organisational skills, with an enjoyment of planning ahead.
- Proactive, resourceful and happy to use their own initiative.
- An excellent communicator and a genuine team player.
- Professional, discreet, with a mature and considered approach to their work.
- Happy to travel with the family within Europe and internationally during school holidays.
- Comfortable around animals – the family have three dogs.
- Previous experience in a rota or retainer position would be an advantage, although candidates with a strong background in private households and the flexibility to adapt to this style of working are equally encouraged to apply.
- A driving licence is not required.
Accommodation
Private bedroom and bathroom provided within the family home or nanny apartment.
Hours
162.5 days max per year.
As this is a Retainer position, the nanny will be on-call to cover the Rota Nannies during periods of sickness and annual leave. Specific hours will vary according to the needs of the family and the schedule of the nanny team. Full flexibility is essential.
During school hours when not directly caring for the children, the Retainer Nanny will be expected to carry out admin duties and holiday planning.
Location
Knightsbridge, London.
Salary
£70,000 gross per annum, increasing to £75,000 following successful completion of probation
Job ref
CP1107: SEN Rota Support / Retainer Nanny in Knightsbridge, London, UK.
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