Nanny

Experienced Nanny with Neurodiversity Experience – Two Young Boys
Start: ASAP or January
Location: Hampton Hill
Pets: Dog - Elderly dog, out all day at doggy day care - no pet care and non allergenic

A warm, busy professional family is looking for an experienced nanny to care for their two young boys, aged 3 and 5.

Both parents work full time and need an experienced, qualified nanny to be a real part of the team. You’ll be confident caring for the boys and able to take ownership of their daily routine.
An organised Nanny who prioritises the boys care at all times is essential.

The children
Two bright, lively boys who thrive in mainstream settings. They show some traits associated with autism and ADHD (no formal diagnosis yet), which mainly come through in emotional regulation. You’ll have a good understanding of neurodivergent children, notice when they’re getting overstimulated or tired, and know how to help them settle and reset. Calm, consistent routines and clear expectations work well. You’ll support their development, building on their strengths and gently encouraging the skills that are still emerging.

The family also has a dog, who goes to doggy day care every day, so no dog care is needed. You must be comfortable around dogs.

How the role works
During term time the youngest attends part time Nursery and the eldest full time. While the boys are out, you’ll focus on child-related duties such as their laundry, meal prep and planning ahead. Help with some light errands and household organisation. During the school holidays, your focus is on the boys, with batch-cooked meals and activities already prepared.

Childcare

Sole charge whenever the boys aren’t at school or nursery
School and nursery runs, activities and weekly clubs after school/Nursery.
Liaising with school and nursery, and keeping the parents updated
Reading and homework support daily
Supporting speech and language development
Keeping a calm, predictable routine
Arranging playdates and planning creative activities at home and out and about
Keeping screen time to a minimum
Starting the bath and bedtime routine when needed

Nursery duties

Making sure the boys eat well: planning varied, healthy meals a week ahead and cooking from scratch. You will be adventurous about introducing new foods, and happy to bake and cook with the boys.
Cooking the boys’ dinner so that it is ready when they arrive home.
The boys’ laundry and ironing,
School uniforms and labelling
Packing school bags and snack boxes
Keeping an eye on clothes and shoe sizes, spare-clothes bags and supplies, and flagging what’s needed
Packing the boys’ things for family holidays
Keeping the boys’ rooms, play areas and kitchen tidy after them

The ideal candidate will

Have experience with neurodivergent children, ideally autism and ADHD, and a good understanding of emotional regulation
Have significant experience caring for more than one child at a time
Be calm, patient and consistent
Be proactive and organised, with good communication.
Love cooking healthy, home-made food
Be at ease around dogs
Hold a paediatric first aid certificate and an enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

This is a lovely, varied role for someone who understands neurodivergent children and wants to make a real difference to a family’s daily life.

To apply, please send your CV and references to [email protected]