Alex

My Requirements

I commute into London and sometimes work away. My wife Natalie does not currently work but needs assistance with childcare. Our eldest son stays at boarding school during the week but we need help with the 5 other children, primarily before and after school until bedtime.

9 year old twins boy/girl with various special needs who will attend specialist schools, via a transport service.
6 year old girl who will attend the local primary school.
3 year old twin boys one of whom as significant special needs. Both will attend nurseries.

Initially 30 hours a week, 7am-9:30am and 3:30pm-7pm, Mon-Fri. However, LA funding dependent, we expect additional hours to be available. We will also be looking for assistance during school holidays and at weekends to help with days out and activities.

A friendly, patient and enthusiastic approach is essential. Some of our children have autism, so an understanding of associated needs is required, and willingness to follow agreed strategies. However, our house is normally lively and fun and the children enjoy a variety of activities, days out and holidays.

Flexibility and reliability is also required to allow us to manage a complicated school run routine and meet all the children's needs. Assistance with general household tasks will be part of the role to help with meals, cleaning up, laundry, etc.

Whilst driving would be an advantage, we are located only a few minutes walk from Weybridge railway station.