Special Needs Care in Islington

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Lorraine G.
5.0
1
1 Verification Hired once
  • From £15 /hr
  • Islington
1 Verification Hired once
Experience in support work
| I am a dedicated caregiver with extensive experience in child care, specializing in providing support to young adults and children with special needs and autism. Currently, I have the privilege of working as a nanny for a delightful young boy with special needs. My passion for fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment has driven my commitment to helping children reach their fullest potential. I am excited to continue making a positive impact in their lives. Over 20 years’ experience as a sibling and carer for a brother with autism.
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  • From £15 /hr
  • Islington
Experience in support work
| I am a dedicated caregiver with extensive experience in child care, specializing in providing support to young adults and children with special needs and autism. Currently, I have the privilege of working as a nanny for a delightful young boy with special needs. My passion for fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment has driven my commitment to helping children reach their fullest potential. I am excited to continue making a positive impact in their lives. Over 20 years’ experience as a sibling and carer for a brother with autism.
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From £15 per hour \
Jessica C.
5.0
2
Hired 2 times
  • From £12 /hr
  • Islington
Hired 2 times
Creative and calm SEN Nanny based in London
| I provide a safe and nurturing environment for the children that I work with where I can support them with their unique individual needs. I am calm, patient and enjoying playing and being creative as well as getting the academic work done.
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  • From £12 /hr
  • Islington
Creative and calm SEN Nanny based in London
| I provide a safe and nurturing environment for the children that I work with where I can support them with their unique individual needs. I am calm, patient and enjoying playing and being creative as well as getting the academic work done.
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From £12 per hour \
Lola R.
3.7
3
Hired 2 times
  • From £13 /hr
  • Islington
Hired 2 times
Yoga , Pilates and Alexander technique
| I am Italian and I have practised sports and discipline such as Ballet, gymnastic, ballrooms and steeet and Latino dances for years since when I was 6 years old. I do teach yoga and Pilates for all ages now. Breathing techniques for menopausal ladies . And I can organise small groups of people
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  • From £13 /hr
  • Islington
Yoga , Pilates and Alexander technique
| I am Italian and I have practised sports and discipline such as Ballet, gymnastic, ballrooms and steeet and Latino dances for years since when I was 6 years old. I do teach yoga and Pilates for all ages now. Breathing techniques for menopausal ladies . And I can organise small groups of people
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From £13 per hour \
Jeymie d.
  • From £25 /hr
  • Islington
Empathetic and enthusiastic Nanny. Experience in SEN!
| Hi there! I have worked in the SEN field for 3 years. I provide high-quality care to children aged 6-18 who are considered high on the spectrum i.e autism, ADHD, non-verbal, visually impaired, hearing impaired. I encourage all aspects of children’s personal development. Whether that be through education, sensory play, art, cooking and physical therapy. I also organise activities that inspire their understanding of phonological awareness, their use of Makaton and/or PECS. I am confident and comfortable with personal care duties. Alongside this, I have been a nanny for both SEN and mainstream for 4 years. I would love to offer my care to families.
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  • From £25 /hr
  • Islington
Empathetic and enthusiastic Nanny. Experience in SEN!
| Hi there! I have worked in the SEN field for 3 years. I provide high-quality care to children aged 6-18 who are considered high on the spectrum i.e autism, ADHD, non-verbal, visually impaired, hearing impaired. I encourage all aspects of children’s personal development. Whether that be through education, sensory play, art, cooking and physical therapy. I also organise activities that inspire their understanding of phonological awareness, their use of Makaton and/or PECS. I am confident and comfortable with personal care duties. Alongside this, I have been a nanny for both SEN and mainstream for 4 years. I would love to offer my care to families.
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From £25 per hour \
Sara W.
1 Verification
  • From £19 /hr
  • Islington
1 Verification
26 year old Australian Paediatric Nurse with disability experience. Casual/temporary/part time work
| Hi, my name is Sara! I am a 26 year old Australian, recently moved to Angel, London on a 2 year youth mobility visa, commenced on the 26th of June 2024. I possess an international drivers license (automatic). In Australia I worked as a Paediatric Registered Nurse for 3 years in the children's ward at Joondalup Health Campus. I have also worked in the Paediatric Emergency department and neonatal nursery/NICU. My qualifications include: • Bachelor of Science (Nursing) at Curtin University, Western Australia •Paediatric Graduate Program, Ramsay Health Care. Completion February 2022 •Advanced Paediatric Life Support •Basic Life Support with SAED Paediatric and Adult • Neonatal Resuscitation • Manual handling • Australian Working With Children’s Check •Medication administration - Neonatal and Paediatric
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  • From £19 /hr
  • Islington
26 year old Australian Paediatric Nurse with disability experience. Casual/temporary/part time work
| Hi, my name is Sara! I am a 26 year old Australian, recently moved to Angel, London on a 2 year youth mobility visa, commenced on the 26th of June 2024. I possess an international drivers license (automatic). In Australia I worked as a Paediatric Registered Nurse for 3 years in the children's ward at Joondalup Health Campus. I have also worked in the Paediatric Emergency department and neonatal nursery/NICU. My qualifications include: • Bachelor of Science (Nursing) at Curtin University, Western Australia •Paediatric Graduate Program, Ramsay Health Care. Completion February 2022 •Advanced Paediatric Life Support •Basic Life Support with SAED Paediatric and Adult • Neonatal Resuscitation • Manual handling • Australian Working With Children’s Check •Medication administration - Neonatal and Paediatric
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From £19 per hour \
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The average hourly rate for special needs carers in Islington is between £13 and £17
David F.
1 Verification
  • From £20 /hr
  • Islington
1 Verification
TQUK level 7 in Counselling, TQUK level 5 Speech Therapist and SEN teaching assistant, (MACCPH)
| I have just completed training on Counciling and Speech therapy and i'm currently starting on a TQUK level 2 in Safeguarding for which to be trained in handling clients with channelling needs.
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  • From £20 /hr
  • Islington
TQUK level 7 in Counselling, TQUK level 5 Speech Therapist and SEN teaching assistant, (MACCPH)
| I have just completed training on Counciling and Speech therapy and i'm currently starting on a TQUK level 2 in Safeguarding for which to be trained in handling clients with channelling needs.
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From £20 per hour \
Emma L.
  • From £10 /hr
  • Islington
Qualified carer with experience working with young adults with a wide range of disabilities.
| I am a qualified carer who has 2.5 years experience working with young adults with a wide range of disabilities and needs, including Retts syndrome, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, Angelman's syndrome, acquired brain injury, global developmental delay, autism and anxiety. I have the Care Certificate qualification. Experience in working with complex medical conditions, administering medication and gastrostomy feeding.
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  • From £10 /hr
  • Islington
Qualified carer with experience working with young adults with a wide range of disabilities.
| I am a qualified carer who has 2.5 years experience working with young adults with a wide range of disabilities and needs, including Retts syndrome, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, Angelman's syndrome, acquired brain injury, global developmental delay, autism and anxiety. I have the Care Certificate qualification. Experience in working with complex medical conditions, administering medication and gastrostomy feeding.
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From £10 per hour \
Jasmine P.
  • From £10 /hr
  • Islington
Part-Time Support Worker/Carer
| I'm currently a stay at home Mother to two young children and I'm ready to start getting back into work again, part time. I was previously working within a special need school based in London with students from 2-19 years of age for 6 years. I have also worked as a volunteer in another London based school with students with Autism. I am patient. I also enjoy working within a team but also like working independently. I have experience in a variety of communication methods, both non-verbal and verbal, such as Eye Gaze, Podd Books. Futhermore, I'm willing to undergo any trainning needed.
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  • From £10 /hr
  • Islington
Part-Time Support Worker/Carer
| I'm currently a stay at home Mother to two young children and I'm ready to start getting back into work again, part time. I was previously working within a special need school based in London with students from 2-19 years of age for 6 years. I have also worked as a volunteer in another London based school with students with Autism. I am patient. I also enjoy working within a team but also like working independently. I have experience in a variety of communication methods, both non-verbal and verbal, such as Eye Gaze, Podd Books. Futhermore, I'm willing to undergo any trainning needed.
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From £10 per hour \
Amy N.
  • From £18 /hr
  • Islington
Enthusiastic, professional with a vast range of SEN experience
| I am a special needs teacher working as an Autism Advisor, in London. I have worked as a personal assistant to children with additional needs for 6 years. In this time, I have provided respite in the home and in the community. I take the boys swimming, to the park, horse riding, to museums, soft play and trampoline parks etc. As well as a qualified SEN teacher, I am also a qualified swimming teacher. I have extensive experience using AAC including High Tech devices and PECS. I am confident with the use of visuals, providing sensory input and associated ASC strategies. I enjoy being out and about and giving children the opportunity to explore the big wide world. I also have a registered therapy dog, Buddy. He is hypoallergenic and proves very popular with anyone and everyone! He would be able to come and help if you wish! I would be able to provide after school care one night a week, some weekend work and some holiday work. A family looking for flexible hours would be great.
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  • From £18 /hr
  • Islington
Enthusiastic, professional with a vast range of SEN experience
| I am a special needs teacher working as an Autism Advisor, in London. I have worked as a personal assistant to children with additional needs for 6 years. In this time, I have provided respite in the home and in the community. I take the boys swimming, to the park, horse riding, to museums, soft play and trampoline parks etc. As well as a qualified SEN teacher, I am also a qualified swimming teacher. I have extensive experience using AAC including High Tech devices and PECS. I am confident with the use of visuals, providing sensory input and associated ASC strategies. I enjoy being out and about and giving children the opportunity to explore the big wide world. I also have a registered therapy dog, Buddy. He is hypoallergenic and proves very popular with anyone and everyone! He would be able to come and help if you wish! I would be able to provide after school care one night a week, some weekend work and some holiday work. A family looking for flexible hours would be great.
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From £18 per hour \
Rebecca W.
  • From £25 /hr
  • Islington
Dramatherapist HCPC registered
| I am a fully qualified HCPC registered Dramatherapist. Dramatherapy is a form of psychological therapy which uses drama, theatre and creative movement which clients can explore psychological, socio-emotional, or behaviour issues, dramatherapy also works to support resilience and self-confidence. Highlights of my background and skills include: • Working in a PRU offering 1-1 sessions for children and young adults. •Working with children within a therapeutic setting that has experienced trauma, neglect and/or abuse. •Working with adults with a diagnosis of PMLD both verbal and non-verbal. •Working with adults who suffer addiction and homelessness in a dramatherapy setting. •Working with adults that are currently suffering substance misuse and exploring trauma and intergenerational trauma. • Applying a range of psychological and drama-based methods and techniques such as storytelling, role play, movement and puppetry with both children and adults who are both verbal and non-verbal. • Facilitating client-led dramatherapy sessions to facilitate psychological growth and wellbeing. •Over 6 years’ experience working with children both nationally and internationally in Hong Kong and China as a drama facilitator.
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  • From £25 /hr
  • Islington
Dramatherapist HCPC registered
| I am a fully qualified HCPC registered Dramatherapist. Dramatherapy is a form of psychological therapy which uses drama, theatre and creative movement which clients can explore psychological, socio-emotional, or behaviour issues, dramatherapy also works to support resilience and self-confidence. Highlights of my background and skills include: • Working in a PRU offering 1-1 sessions for children and young adults. •Working with children within a therapeutic setting that has experienced trauma, neglect and/or abuse. •Working with adults with a diagnosis of PMLD both verbal and non-verbal. •Working with adults who suffer addiction and homelessness in a dramatherapy setting. •Working with adults that are currently suffering substance misuse and exploring trauma and intergenerational trauma. • Applying a range of psychological and drama-based methods and techniques such as storytelling, role play, movement and puppetry with both children and adults who are both verbal and non-verbal. • Facilitating client-led dramatherapy sessions to facilitate psychological growth and wellbeing. •Over 6 years’ experience working with children both nationally and internationally in Hong Kong and China as a drama facilitator.
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From £25 per hour \
Andrea S.
1 Verification
  • From £14 /hr
  • Islington
1 Verification
Hi, I work as a TA at special school in Hackney.
| I have enjoyed working with children with autism so far and therefore would like to support more of them. Could be also overnight.
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  • From £14 /hr
  • Islington
Hi, I work as a TA at special school in Hackney.
| I have enjoyed working with children with autism so far and therefore would like to support more of them. Could be also overnight.
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From £14 per hour \
Anastasia N.
  • From £10 /hr
  • Islington
Sweet gentle person happy to spend time with your family member and to take good care of them
| I have extensive experience volunteering in art and support charities, where I have spent a lot of time with people with special needs. I also have experience caring for people with mental ill health and the elderly. I have two degrees and an art practice on the side and am more than happy to make art with people, go for walks, cook and even some help around the house.
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  • From £10 /hr
  • Islington
Sweet gentle person happy to spend time with your family member and to take good care of them
| I have extensive experience volunteering in art and support charities, where I have spent a lot of time with people with special needs. I also have experience caring for people with mental ill health and the elderly. I have two degrees and an art practice on the side and am more than happy to make art with people, go for walks, cook and even some help around the house.
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From £10 per hour \
Louis O.
  • From £8 /hr
  • Islington
Young Musician Carer
| I have helped out with special needs and disabled people on a Summer Camp for two weeks since aged 11. I am a young, energetic and very caring/sensitive person, I have always enjoyed looking after people, and although I have little experience think I would be great at the job and i'm really keen and excited to help someone lead the happiest life possible! I am professional musician in a band signed to a record label and so would love to spend the time I have free caring for someone. Louis O'Bryen
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  • From £8 /hr
  • Islington
Young Musician Carer
| I have helped out with special needs and disabled people on a Summer Camp for two weeks since aged 11. I am a young, energetic and very caring/sensitive person, I have always enjoyed looking after people, and although I have little experience think I would be great at the job and i'm really keen and excited to help someone lead the happiest life possible! I am professional musician in a band signed to a record label and so would love to spend the time I have free caring for someone. Louis O'Bryen
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From £8 per hour \
Gina
  • From £25 /hr
  • Islington
Care with passion and love is my Religion.
| I care for special Beauties both old and young,.thrive to give the best in all i do. I have experience in hospitals and privates,I love what i do and I deliver with empathy and dignity, Respect.
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  • From £25 /hr
  • Islington
Care with passion and love is my Religion.
| I care for special Beauties both old and young,.thrive to give the best in all i do. I have experience in hospitals and privates,I love what i do and I deliver with empathy and dignity, Respect.
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From £25 per hour \
Dove Help
1 Verification
  • From £20 /hr
  • Islington
1 Verification
We are experienced, vetted and qualified care providers based in Yorkshire.
| Dove Help prides itself on quality. We believe our Carers should partake in ongoing yearly training to provide the best specialist service for our clients. Experience and training go hand in hand. Our carers will provide Domiciliary care and other care services including help with daily household tasks, personal hygiene, and guidance entrusted in a safe and gentle environment.
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  • From £20 /hr
  • Islington
We are experienced, vetted and qualified care providers based in Yorkshire.
| Dove Help prides itself on quality. We believe our Carers should partake in ongoing yearly training to provide the best specialist service for our clients. Experience and training go hand in hand. Our carers will provide Domiciliary care and other care services including help with daily household tasks, personal hygiene, and guidance entrusted in a safe and gentle environment.
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From £20 per hour \
Nahiyan J.
  • From £14 /hr
  • Islington
As a Autism and Learning Disability Support Worker I have one year experience on this field.
| I worked with a client who has severe Learning Disability, ADHD, Epilepsy and Autism. So I can understand when they need special care, how to handle them and how to give them ordinary life.
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  • From £14 /hr
  • Islington
As a Autism and Learning Disability Support Worker I have one year experience on this field.
| I worked with a client who has severe Learning Disability, ADHD, Epilepsy and Autism. So I can understand when they need special care, how to handle them and how to give them ordinary life.
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From £14 per hour \
Sommer B.
1 Verification
  • From £15 /hr
  • Islington
1 Verification
Hello, I am 26 bubbly, confidant and happy individual. Looking for 2 days a week or some evenings.
| I previously work at a special need school for around 4 years as a teaching assistant however also volunteered before that at another special needs school. I work very closely with children that have a variety of needs. Within my experiences I have worked with PMLD, SLD and and autistic children. My Task is to support the teacher throughout the day. Some of my daily duties include changing, giving medication, hoisting and setting up feeding pump. My role Is to work one to one with students, interact with each student by using intensive interaction, encouraging them to do certain activities and task. Whilst working I do get some challenges however I am able I help students when in crisis or distress. I communicate using visuals, PECs and makaton. im looking for part time If you have any questions please ask.
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  • From £15 /hr
  • Islington
Hello, I am 26 bubbly, confidant and happy individual. Looking for 2 days a week or some evenings.
| I previously work at a special need school for around 4 years as a teaching assistant however also volunteered before that at another special needs school. I work very closely with children that have a variety of needs. Within my experiences I have worked with PMLD, SLD and and autistic children. My Task is to support the teacher throughout the day. Some of my daily duties include changing, giving medication, hoisting and setting up feeding pump. My role Is to work one to one with students, interact with each student by using intensive interaction, encouraging them to do certain activities and task. Whilst working I do get some challenges however I am able I help students when in crisis or distress. I communicate using visuals, PECs and makaton. im looking for part time If you have any questions please ask.
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From £15 per hour \
Margo S.
Hired once
  • From £12 /hr
  • Islington
Hired once
H my name is Margo , and I’m ready for my next role in life
| I am very punctual, hard working and devoted to my work , I have 15 years experience as nursery teacher/nurse
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  • From £12 /hr
  • Islington
H my name is Margo , and I’m ready for my next role in life
| I am very punctual, hard working and devoted to my work , I have 15 years experience as nursery teacher/nurse
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From £12 per hour \
Margo S.
  • From £15 /hr
  • Islington
Irish nursery teacher returning to private sector and experience with wet nurse and tutoring
| Working with SEN children and families and also maternity nurse ,wet nurse experience. Day / night shift work and I take full responsibility for children in my care. Hard working and very reliable with amazing references
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  • From £15 /hr
  • Islington
Irish nursery teacher returning to private sector and experience with wet nurse and tutoring
| Working with SEN children and families and also maternity nurse ,wet nurse experience. Day / night shift work and I take full responsibility for children in my care. Hard working and very reliable with amazing references
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From £15 per hour \
Shola O.
  • From £15 /hr
  • Islington
Caremount Limited provides high quality homecare in London and the surrounding communities.
| Caremount services support you to maintain your chosen lifestyles. Enabling you to keep in control and provide you with a service that is required. Caremount offers Client support with Personal care,meal preparations, housekeeping,medication administration, companionship,outreach support,Grocery shopping etc.
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  • From £15 /hr
  • Islington
Caremount Limited provides high quality homecare in London and the surrounding communities.
| Caremount services support you to maintain your chosen lifestyles. Enabling you to keep in control and provide you with a service that is required. Caremount offers Client support with Personal care,meal preparations, housekeeping,medication administration, companionship,outreach support,Grocery shopping etc.
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From £15 per hour \
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Special Needs Care in Islington

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