SEN Nanny – Lymington Freedom Care

Freedomcaregroup; Lymington; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family support service in the UK is seeking an experienced SEN Nanny to provide childcare and household assistance for a busy family with three children, including one with autism. The role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to work directly for the service, with competitive pay starting at £16.50 per hour. Ideal candidates will have at least five years of experience and a Level 3 childcare qualification, and must be confident in managing behavioral needs. Additional hours may be available on an ad-hoc basis.

Benefits

Paid monthly by Freedom Care

Training, support, and supervision included

Opportunity to accompany family on trips

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 childcare qualification.
• At least 5 years of experience with SEN and autism.
• Confident and calm in managing behavior.

Responsibilities

• Support emotional and behavioral needs of children.
• Manage school pick-ups and after-school care.
• Provide engaging activities during holidays.

Skills

Experience with SEN and autism

Childcare management

Calm and resilient behavior management

Flexibility

Independent working

Education

Minimum Level 3 childcare qualification

Tools

Driving license

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a warm, reliable and experienced SEN Nanny to support a busy family with three children, one of whom has autism. The role can combine childcare with household organisation and housekeeping during non‑childcare hours if more hours are required.

The family are seeking someone who will fit in well, can be trusted with the more challenging aspects of care, and is happy to be flexible around occasional odd hours.

Key Responsibilities

Childcare

• School pick‑ups and after‑school care during term time.
• Providing engaging activities, homework support, and structured routines.
• Full days during school holidays (organising outings, activities, and play).
• Supporting the children’s emotional and behavioural needs, particularly around autism and transitions.
• Occasional evenings (bedtime routines) and long days by agreement.
• Flexibility to accompany the family on one or two UK weekend breaks.

Household Support (Optional)

• Housekeeping related to the children: laundry, beds, tidying rooms, organising clothes/belongings, light meal preparation.
• General household upkeep when children are at school.
• Optional cleaning hours available if desired.

Hours

Term Time (34 weeks/year):

• Tues‑Thu: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm housekeeping; 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm childcare.
• Occasional long days (6:00 am – 7:00 pm, up to 10 per year).
• Ad‑hoc evenings (6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, a few per month).

School Holidays (18 weeks/year):

• Mon‑Thu: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm.
• Fri: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm (housekeeping/cleaning), optional.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum Level 3 childcare qualification.
• At least 5 years’ experience, ideally with SEN and autism.
• Confident, calm and resilient when managing behaviour and setting boundaries.
• Flexible, reliable and able to work independently in the home.
• Driving licence and car desirable (for school pick‑ups and outings).

Employment Details

• You will be employed directly by Freedom Care (not the family).
• Full HR, training and supervision provided.
• 3‑month probationary period with regular reviews.
• Ofsted registration will be arranged after starting (costs covered by Freedom Care).

Pay & Benefits

• £16.50 /hr while Ofsted registration is in progress.
• £17.50 /hr once Ofsted registered (typically within 12 weeks).
• Paid monthly by Freedom Care.
• Training, support, and supervision included.
• Opportunity to accompany the family on holidays and trips.

This is a fantastic role for an experienced SEN nanny who wants to make a real difference in a supportive family environment. There will also be extra hours available to work through Freedom on an ad‑hoc basis to fit around your current lifestyle.