Jo K

My Requirements

Part-Time Nanny / Household Helper — Warm, Hands-On Family of Six

We’re a busy family with four wonderful girls (8, 6, 3 and 1) looking for a kind, capable and energetic part-time nanny to help our home run more smoothly. Both of us work from home full time, with our youngest home with us three days a week, so we need an extra pair of hands we can really rely on.

Who we’re looking for

Above all, we’d love someone with genuine SEN (special educational needs) experience. Our 3-year-old is currently being assessed for autism and ADHD, and she’s a joy, bright, spirited and full of energy. She regulates herself through movement: running, jumping, climbing and being outdoors as much as possible. The right person will understand sensory needs, feel confident supporting a child who needs lots of physical activity, and respond with patience, warmth and consistency rather than trying to slow her down. Experience with (or a real willingness to learn about) co-regulation, routine and neurodivergent children is essential.

What the role involves

• Caring for and engaging the children, with a particular focus on our 3-year-old’s needs and plenty of outdoor, active play
• Preparing simple, healthy meals and snacks for the children
• General household help: tidying, cleaning and light housekeeping to keep our home calm and manageable
• Potentially taking the older girls to and from extracurricular activities (driver preferred)
• Working alongside us during the day in a calm, collaborative way, since we’re both home and working

What matters to us

Someone reliable, proactive and genuinely warm with children. You’ll be comfortable in a lively, full household and able to use your initiative. SEN experience, patience and a positive, flexible attitude are the most important things to us — far more than a long cv