SEN Nanny/Manny, London, N1. Two unique full-time opportunities for experienced SEN Nannies or Mannies to support two neurodivergent brothers aged 12 and 6. Up to £60,000.00+ gross per annum (£21.00–£23.00 Gross per hour, DoE).
• Nearest Station: Angel
• Salary/Wage: Role 1: Up to £60,000.00, Role 2, Up to £53,820.00 gross per annum. £21.00–£23.00 Gross per hour, DoE.
• Driving Requirements: Preferable, but not essential
• Essential: Previous SEN/neurodivergent experience, swimmer, non-smoker/vaper
• Desirable: Experience supporting PDA profiles, autistic burnout, home education, therapeutic/psychology-based backgrounds, mental health support experience, or FE in psychology, mental health studies or related fields
• Start Date: ASAP
• Days & Hours: Two full-time positions available, Monday to Friday: Role 1: 55 hours per week, 7:30 am to 6:30 pm. Role 2: 45 hours per week, 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
• Pets in Home: 2 friendly cats in the home; the family are currently on the waiting list for an Autism Support Dog
• Recruiter Contact: Suhada Suhada@Snapcare.co.uk
About the Children: Tom (12) and Chris (6) are bright, neurodivergent brothers living in North London. We are seeking two experienced SEN Nannies or Mannies to provide consistent, low-demand, co-regulatory support within a child-led environment where emotional safety, trust and nervous system regulation are prioritised above routine, compliance or expectation. Both boys’ capacity fluctuates day to day depending on anxiety, sensory load and wellbeing, making flexibility, patience and attuned responsiveness essential. Tom is home educated following Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) and presents with PDA traits, anxiety and overwhelm. He enjoys gaming, technology, YouTube and deep interest-led conversations, thriving when pressure is reduced and engagement is built through trust, humour and autonomy. Chris is experiencing autistic burnout with variable capacity and does not currently attend school. He enjoys gaming, YouTube, imaginative play, humour, swimming and sensory activities. He needs rest and low stimulation at times and flourishes through playful, connected interaction when regulated. Both boys respond best to calm, emotionally regulated adults who build trust gradually, follow their lead and adapt fluidly to their changing needs.
The Role at a Glance: These are relationship-based, child-led roles where trust, connection and emotional safety are prioritised, with behaviours understood as communication of nervous system stress rather than something to correct or manage. The successful candidates will work closely with parents and professionals to provide emotionally safe, co-regulatory and highly individualised support for both brothers. The roles will initially focus on building safe, trusting relationships through calm companionship, sensory regulation, low-demand interaction and home-based support tailored to the boys’ daily capacity, interests and emotional readiness. A key part of the role will involve planning and facilitating engaging, interest-led activities within the home environment, creating opportunities for connection, creativity and enjoyment at the boys’ pace and comfort level. Over time, and only as trust develops, the roles may gradually evolve to include supporting the boys within the community and accessing activities outside the home when they feel ready. The roles also include supporting emotional wellbeing, confidence and home education where appropriate, alongside practical household duties such as meal preparation, laundry and general household tasks. A strong understanding of co-regulation, reducing demands, supporting autonomy and recognising signs of overwhelm is essential, alongside the ability to remain calm, flexible and responsive to changing emotional and sensory needs. The two nannies will support either brother at various times.
This Job Would Suit: Experienced SEN professionals with a warm, reflective and adaptable approach. Ideal backgrounds include SEN, neurodivergent support, psychology, occupational therapy, youth work or mental health. You should be able to build trust gradually, work collaboratively with the family and feel confident working within a child-led environment.
Why You’ll Love This Role: A rare opportunity to work within a home that genuinely prioritises relationship-based support, emotional wellbeing and nervous system safety, with ongoing learning, PDA-informed training and multidisciplinary collaboration. You will become part of a thoughtful and reflective support team dedicated to helping both boys thrive in a way that respects their individual needs and autonomy.
Recruitment Process: Snap Care is managing the full recruitment process, including shortlisting, recruiter interviews and arranging employer interviews.