Vanessa
Carer Position – Before/After School, Holidays & Weekends
About Me
Carer Position – Before/After School, Holidays & Weekends
I am a single working mother seeking a reliable, experienced SEN carer to support my 9 year old son, Cobain. He is a happy, energetic child who is autistic and non verbal, and benefits from consistent routines and patient, structured support.
Role Overview
The carer will provide assistance:
• Before and after school
• During school holidays
• Some weekends
This includes both home based care and community based activities.
Key Responsibilities
• Personal care support including supervision with wiping, handwashing, brushing teeth, and bath time.
• Sensory based food encouragement to help him explore new foods within his very restricted diet.
• Maintaining structured routines to support regulation and smooth transitions between activities.
• Supporting communication and engagement through patient, consistent interaction.
• Planning and facilitating outdoor and community activities during weekends and holidays, such as:
• Zoo visits
• Cinemas and theatres
• Sports and active play
• General fun, stimulating outings
Candidate Requirements
• SEN experience or qualifications strongly preferred.
• Confident supporting autistic, non verbal children.
• Calm, patient, consistent, and able to follow structured routines.
• Comfortable with personal care tasks, sensory based activities, and community outings.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work flexibly around school hours and holidays.
My Requirements
Role Overview
The carer will provide assistance:
• Before and after school
• During school holidays
• Some weekends
This includes both home based care and community based activities.
Key Responsibilities
• Personal care support including supervision with wiping, handwashing, brushing teeth, and bath time.
• Sensory based food encouragement to help him explore new foods within his very restricted diet.
• Maintaining structured routines to support regulation and smooth transitions between activities.
• Supporting communication and engagement through patient, consistent interaction.
• Planning and facilitating outdoor and community activities during weekends and holidays, such as:
• Zoo visits
• Cinemas and theatres
• Sports and active play
• General fun, stimulating outings
Candidate Requirements
• SEN experience or qualifications strongly preferred.
• Confident supporting autistic, non?verbal children.
• Calm, patient, consistent, and able to follow structured routines.
• Comfortable with personal care tasks, sensory?based activities, and community outings.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work flexibly around school hours and holidays.
Reviews I've Written
Reviews written by Vanessa. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members and not of Childcare.co.uk.
Ella is a highly reliable and professional SEN carer who consistently delivered personalised sensory‑based support, maintained clear documentation, and collaborated well with professionals and family. Her neurodiversity‑affirming approach and dedication made a meaningful impact on my son’s progress and wellbeing.
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Vanessa
about
Ella
(Babysitter) on 16/08/2026
Response by
Ella
on 16/08/2026:
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review, Vanessa. Its a privilege supporting your son and working alongside your family. I’m so pleased that my approach made a meaningful difference to his progress and wellbeing, and I truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation.
Amanda is a kind, reliable child minder and has been looking after my son during the holidays. She is very patient and trustworthy. I would recommend her to any parent.
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