All 'Sennie(s)' are subject to a comprehensive background check including but not limited to:

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring service (DBS)check (Must be on the update service or willing to purchase a new certificate an join if offered employment through a SENNIES introduction. 

• A minimum of 2 professional references (related to SEN and/or Childcare)

• Proof of identity

• Right to work in the UK
   

We collect and share all necessary identification documents with your Employer (Family/Client), but it is important that the 'Sennie' provide the 'Family/Client' with physical documents so they can collects their own copies. 

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Permanent Full-Time Positions:

Hourly Rates:

• Part-Time (up to 20 hours per week): £17 - £25 gross per hour

• Full-Time (30 hours or more): £15 - £20 gross per hour

• Live-In Positions: £15 or more gross per hour

• SEN Specialist: Rates vary​

  • For all permanent full-time roles, you will be directly employed by a family who assumes employer responsibilities, allowing you to retain 100% of your wage!

  • The family determines the rate for these positions.

Part-Time Positions:

• We will enroll you with our employment partner and place you directly into part-time roles. You will complete a monthly timesheet and be fully employed by our employment partner.

• SENNIES determines your rate for these positions based on your experience, with rates starting at £17 per hour.

Every job description will clearly state the pay for the role, as well as essential and desirable qualities.

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Full-time Role:

In most cases (99%), the payment for full-time roles is handled by the Family/Client. However, please note that for certain positions, the payment may be arranged directly through the Family's/Client's local council. We will inform you if this is the case when you apply for a specific role.

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Part-Time Role:

For part-time positions, you will be employed and compensated by our employment partner. They will also offer additional benefits such as free accredited training, SSP (Statutory Sick Pay), holiday pay, maternity pay, and other perks that come with full-employment status.

At SENNIES, our primary goal is to assist families and clients in finding exceptional specialist childcare services at affordable rates. Unlike many other agencies, we do not charge commission fees to our Sennies. Instead, we offer transparent pricing by either charging a placement fee or including our fee and employment costs in the hourly rate. This approach ensures that our Sennies are fairly compensated for their expertise and dedication. Additionally, we provide free training opportunities to all of our registered Sennies, allowing them to continually enhance their skills. We strive to make quality childcare accessible and affordable, while maintaining the highest standards of service.

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SENNIES is run by a dedicated team of neurodivergent ‘Super Sennies’ who have decades of professional and personal experience within Special Educational Needs in both the private care and educational sectors. 

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We understand how frustrating it can be to lose money due to agency fees/commission, so decided to change that as well as the price families/clients pay!

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Once a Sennie is placed, we offer training and support for our Sennies as well as our family's/client's. We care about the success of every single placement! Don't just take our word for it, check out our incredible Trustpilot Reviews here!

Full-Time: All full-time positions require a minimum commitment of 1 year (52 weeks).

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Part-Time: Ideally, we prefer a minimum commitment of 1 academic year for part-time roles, working on a term-time only contract (39 weeks per year). Holiday pay is included in your hourly rate, or alternatively, you have the option to accumulate it and receive payment during non-working weeks. However, there may be opportunities for overtime during holidays if necessary.

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In the rare event that a temporary SENNIES placement arises (as we only consider temporary roles on a case-by-case basis), the contract duration will be clearly stated in the job description.

As an introduction agency we are looking for Sennies with a wide variety of experience which includes but is not limited to:​

• SEN Nannies

• Therapists

• Qualified Teachers

• SEN Teachers

• Neurodivergent Nannies

• SEN Carers

• Teaching assistants / SEN 1:1's 

• Graduates and Students (Studies relating to SEN and/or childcare)
   

We ask that all Sennies have at least 2 years of experience in SEN childcare including a sole charge childcare role.

Families do not always let us know who they do not want to meet with and sometimes want to meet with or see other candidates first before moving forward with the interview, so we are unable to provide feedback or a result unless invited for an interview. 

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Once you have been introduced to a family, we will keep in touch for prep calls and to let you know the result of each interview/trial along the way. 

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If you have applied for a part-time role, you will only need to interview with SENNIES. We will personally select the candidate and place them directly into a suitable role.

After you have completed the registration process, we will actively submit your profile for all the roles that align with your interests and qualifications. The decision to meet and invite you for a trial will be made by the family/client. For part-time positions, you will only need to interview with SENNIES as we handle the selection process and directly place candidates into suitable roles.

If you would like SENNIES to collect payment on your behalf there is £10 admin fee. 

If you are registering as a Sennie or if you are already a Sennie and require a new Enhanced DBS check, please contact katie@sennies.co.uk. Additionally, it is important to sign up for the update service as soon as you receive your certificate.

Being on the DBS update service allows your employer to check your DBS status at any point during your employment. If you are not enrolled in the update service, your DBS clearance is valid only up until the day it was issued. This means that any criminal activities committed after that day would go unnoticed by your employer without the update service.

For more detailed information, please see here.

Full-time roles:

At SENNIES, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive support to our candidates in securing full-time employment. Our experienced team is available to assist you throughout your journey, offering guidance and advice during contract negotiations with your prospective employer. While we recommend using our draft contract, we understand that you may prefer to use your own. If you have any uncertainties or would like us to review specific sections of your contract on your behalf, simply send them to us, and we will provide the necessary assistance.

Part-time roles:

For part-time positions, salaries are predetermined based on your experience and qualifications. There is no negotiation on the salary offered. It is important to note that your contract will be directly our employment partner, not with the family you will be providing care for. However, you will be required to sign the SENNIES agreement and code of conduct. The family, on the other hand, will have a separate contract with SENNIES outlining the terms and conditions of the engagement. We facilitate the employment process, ensuring all parties are protected, and the employment relationship runs smoothly.

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Unless you choose to be self-employed for personal reasons or you take on one of our holiday roles though our Scott Dunn partnership, standard full and part-time roles are provided as fully employed (PAYE), either through the family as your employer or through our employment partner. This ensures that you are eligible to receive Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), holiday pay, maternity pay, pension contributions, and all other benefits as required by UK law, provided you meet the qualifying criteria.

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Duties can include but are not limited to:

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• School pick up / drop off

• Booking attending appointments with the children (where appropriate)

• Arranging and/or attending playdates

• Creating a visual timetable for the family based on the child's needs

• Continuing therapies/interventions as set our by the family and/or their specialists

• Tidy up after themselves and the children

• Light PA or Housekeeping duties related to the children and/or family (if a role requires more than light duties, the role will be titled Sennie/PA or Sennie/Housekeeper so we can be sure to only introduce interested and suitable Sennies

• Plan and attend day trips / school holiday activities 

• Plan/cook healthy meals

• Bath time and bed time routine

• Prepare visual aids for your child/children 

• Toilet training

• Personal care

• Medication administration

• Attend a family holiday 

• Join a child at an activity camp

• Liaising with other professional involved in the child(ren's) health care and education

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