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Elaine

Nanny in Wealden (also available for babysitting)

5 stars 5.0
Claire
(1 review)
Usually responds within 12 hours
Rates from
£15/hr
Member
7 years
Last seen
27 Apr 2026
Updated
Apr 2026

My Summary

DBS Check
First Aid Training

About Me

Highly Experienced SEN Nanny & Educator – Bilingual with Full UK Driving License

About Me:
Hello, I’m Elaine. I am a dedicated childcare professional with a lifetime of experience and a deep passion for supporting children’s development. Having worked as both a private nanny and an SEN specialist within London schools for more than 13 years, I bring a wealth of practical and educational knowledge to every family I support.

Specialist Experience:
I have extensive experience working with children of all ages, with a particular expertise in Special Educational Needs (SEN). As the mother of a 23-year-old son with ASD, I offer a unique, empathetic perspective that combines professional strategy with genuine maternal understanding.

Key Qualifications:

•HEQF in Early Years Practice ( level 4)

•Certificate of higher education in Nutrition

• Languages: Portuguese (Fluent), Spanish (Intermediate), Italian (Basic).

• Safety: Full Pediatric First Aid certified.

• Driving: Full clean UK Driver’s License and own car.

• Checkable References: Excellent references available from long-term employers.

• Pet Friendly: A huge animal lover, happy to help in homes with pets.

•Non smoker

I am looking to bring my skills to a family where I can provide high-quality care and meaningful support. Please get in touch to discuss how I can help your family!

My Experience


Responsible for providing personalized childcare and household support to families.
My duties typically included supervising and engaging children in educational and recreational activities, preparing meals, assisting with daily routines such as dressing and bathing, managing schedules, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. also handle light household chores related to the children, such as laundry , cooking and organizing toys.
Strong communication skills, reliability, patience, and the ability to adapt to the family's specific needs and routines.
Additionally, acting as a trusted caregiver and role model, fostering the child's development and well-being.
I have many years of experience working with children of all ages working as a private nanny and also in mainstream and special needs schools in London .
I am local to bells yew green and happy to work around Tunbridge Wells
I am highly qualified with strong family values towards good manners and good behaviour.
Looking after children has always been a passion and I am a mother to one .
I am energetic, I take the initiative to plan and organise my days , I am reliable, punctual and very tidy and an excellent cook.
Kindly contact me if you need more information or if you would like to meet me in person for an informal chat .

My Qualifications

I have a level 4 Early Years Practice diploma Foundation Certificate In Nutrition Promotion Of Health
CPI training
Intensive Interaction
TEACCH
Challenging Behaviour
Workshop Leader
Positive Behaviour Management
ABA Clinic
Sensory Integration And the Sensory Motor Approach
Makaton
Buccal Midazolam
Catheter Training

My Availability

I’m flexible with my hours at the moment I have Fridays free all day .
I am also available for babysittings and the occasional weekend work

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Before School
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no
yes
yes
no
Morning
no
no
no
no
yes
yes
no
Afternoon
no
no
no
no
yes
yes
no
After School
no
no
no
no
yes
yes
no
Evening
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
Overnight
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
Available
Not available
Last updated 15/04/2026

My Fees

  • Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
  • Nannying from £20.00 per hour (gross)

I charge per hour , I’m self employed having all my taxes paid myself .

My Documents

  • DBS Check (issued 26/02/2026)
  • Training Certificate: Supporting Individual Differences and Needs (added 10/04/2026)
  • Training Certificate: Effective Curriculum and Assessment (added 10/04/2026)
  • Exam Certificate: Mathematics (added 01/04/2026)
  • Full CV (added 24/03/2026)
  • Training Certificate: Supporting Physical Development in the Early Years (added 24/03/2026)
  • Training Certificate: Supporting Language Developement in the Early Years (added 16/03/2026)
  • Training Certificate: Supporting Children’s Personal Social Emotional Development (added 12/03/2026)
  • Training Certificate: Brain Development and How Children Learn (added 11/03/2026)
  • Training Certificate: Understanding Child Development and the EYFS (added 10/03/2026)
  • First Aid Certificate: Full Pediatric First Aid (issued 07/03/2026)
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Reviews

5 stars 5 out of 5
1 rating

Latest reviews

Below are the latest reviews for Elaine. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.

Elaine brings a lovely sense of calm and positivity. Her valuable wealth of experience clearly shows. My child warmed to her very quickly. She’s brilliantly friendly, attentive, and really engaging when playing with my child. She’s consistently reliable.

  • 5 stars Overall

by Avatar for Claire Claire on 28/04/2026

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