Position Overview: SEN Professional for Dedicated One-to-One Support

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Special Educational Needs (SEN) professional to provide dedicated one-to-one support for their 10-year-old child diagnosed with ADHD, along with behavioural and developmental difficulties. This role requires a unique blend of expertise, patience, and commitment to support the child’s growth and daily functioning.


Candidate Profile: Essential Qualifications and Experience

The family are 'not' looking for a general nanny. The ideal candidate will have significant professional experience working directly with children who have ADHD, SEN, and related behavioural or developmental challenges. Suitable professionals may include:

• Experienced or former SEN Teaching Assistant
• SEN Teacher
• Therapy Assistant
• Behavioural Practitioner
• SEN Governess
• Highly experienced SEN Support Worker
   

Role Responsibilities and Objectives

The appointed professional will work closely with the child, in both school and home environments to ensure consistency and structured support throughout his day. Key areas of focus include:
 

• Positive Behaviour and Emotional Regulation: Helping the child develop self-control and appropriate emotional responses.
• Attention and Listening Skills: Enhancing his ability to follow instructions and remain focused.
• Communication and Social Skills: Supporting the development of effective interaction with peers and adults.
• Independence and Self-Care: Teaching skills such as dressing, hygiene, and everyday living activities.
• Appropriate Behaviour Across Contexts: Encouraging suitable behaviour at home, school, and in community settings.
• Academic Participation: Facilitating learning engagement and active participation at school.
• Daily Routines: Establishing structured, predictable routines that promote security and learning.
• Skill Generalisation: Ensuring that skills learned are transferable between school, home, and other environments.
   

A critical aspect of this role is building a trusting, engaging relationship with the child, combining patience and warmth with a  structured yet appropriately firm approach when required, setting clear boundaries. The professional should be adept at understanding the underlying causes of challenging behaviours and teaching alternative, appropriate skills.


Preferred Expertise and Approaches

Candidates with experience in the following areas will be particularly valued:
 

• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
• Emotional regulation techniques
• Child developmental frameworks
• Communication and social skill development
• Building independence and functional life skills

Please note: This position does not specifically require ABA/RBT certification or experience.


Candidate Requirements

To be considered, applicants should meet the following criteria:
 

• Several years of direct SEN/ADHD experience
• Proven experience supporting children with behavioural and developmental difficulties
• Demonstrated ability implementing positive behaviour strategies
• Prior work within school settings
• Competence in fostering independence and daily living skills
• Relevant qualifications/training in SEN, education, behavioural support, psychology, child development, or related fields
• Excellent and verifiable professional references
• Enhanced DBS or equivalent background checks
• Up-to-date safeguarding training
• Paediatric first-aid certification
• Strong English communication skills (verbal and written)
  
   

Relocation to Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq

This full-time position requires relocation to Erbil for approximately two years. Understanding the significance of this international move, the family will provide a comprehensive and attractive package to support the successful candidate, including:
 

• Private, comfortable accommodation in Erbil (own living quarters within the spacious family home)
• Flights and travel arrangements covered
• Visa and residency assistance
• Health insurance, as required
• Agreed relocation expenses reimbursement
• Paid holidays and home leave allowances
• Top salary package (DOE) and overall employment benefits
   

Working Schedule

Ideally, 6 days per week, 7am till bedtime with breaks in between.  The working hours can be discussed with the family and negotiated for the right candidate to find the right work/life balance.  A rota position may be considered.

Summary

This exceptional opportunity is for a dedicated SEN professional passionate about making a profound impact on a child’s life. If you possess the experience, skills, and personal qualities outlined above and are willing to commit to this unique placement in Erbil, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role. Our client is in London now and would like to interview ASAP. A paid trial of one week (to be agreed) will be offered for shortlisted candidates to ensure a good match for all. Trials will be in Erbil.

Please send your well-written CV to be considered for the position and salary expectations.  For candidates who have not worked within private households, but have solid SEN experience, ideally supported by a degree or/and special needs qualifications are encouraged to apply. Please add a supporting letter specific to this role.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.