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Special Needs Babysitters London, England (Contact for Free)

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Simone Iswa
London, England

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Member since: Apr 2025

Loving Babysitter Who Treats Your Kids Like Family

Hi there! I’m simone, a warm, dependable, and fun-loving babysitter with over 6 months of hands-on experience caring for children of all ages—from infants to pre-teens. I believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and playful environment to grow and thrive.

Babysitter £11/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of London for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- - - - -

Eve.

- - - -

Nite

- - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family
  • Live-in with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 6 months experience working with children
  • 8 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • 19 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers license
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My name is Simone, and I am a 19-year-old college student currently studying Early Years Childcare. Alongside my studies, I have gained hands-on experience working in a nursery with children aged 0-5. In this role, I am responsible for ensuring the children's safety and well-being by carrying out tasks such as cleaning, changing nappies, and supporting their development across all seven areas of learning.I am particularly passionate about fostering a nurturing environment that encourages children's growth and learning. One of my favorite activities is baking, as it not only provides a fun and engaging experience for children but also teaches them valuable skills such as measurement, motor skills, and teamwork. Additionally, I enjoy cooking and reading, which I believe can also enhance children's creativity and cognitive development.I am currently seeking a job and would be grateful for the opportunity to contribute my skills, enthusiasm, and passion for early childhood education to your team. I am confident that my experience, along with my dedication to providing high-quality care, makes me a great fit for this role.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Cooking

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Eunice Glory

Eunice Glory
London, England

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Member since: Feb 2024

Welcome message:

Hi there, i’m Eunice a soon to be apprentice paediatric nurse. Although I have no current qualifications i have many years of experience with babysitting. I volunteer at my youth church and occasionally coach junior gymnastics as a former golf medalist. I also am able to provide any necessary assistance such as cleaning and cooking in the household. Currently my schedule is fully open.

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny £13.50/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • House sitting
  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of London for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 4 years experience working with children
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • 19 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English and French
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Design
  • Computers
  • Writing

Contact Eunice For Free

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Juanita

Juanita
London, England

Activity summary

Member since: Dec 2023

Welcome message:

I have worked for 12 years if am correct or more working with kids it has been a privilege my goal really was to set up my own business in childcare but I have been so busy working with kids which I love that I get too busy to haven't just yet I love my job I have worked with kids with learning different too autism down to kids who couldn't even speak and working with them to seeing them speak and come far its means a lot to me I love I have worked in daubeney primary school twinkles day nursery to sunshine day nursery down to working at a secoundary school working in small groups with the children who has autism this was after I have left college and got my level 3 cache course I then got a job which i was referred to which was one of the jobs i was at on work placement because they wanted me to come back and work for them when I left college and got my qualifications I did then left to explore and since then no looking back really

I have two kids like I mention before so this was one of my best highlight to also use the teaching voice on them and all my techniques I have been using on the children I have worked with . Am very patient and committed

Babysitter, Parent helper £10/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Other services I can provide

  • Tutoring

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of London for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- -

Day

- -

Arvo

- - - - - - -

Eve.

- - - - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 12 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • 29 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I currently have worked with kids with complex needs such as working with kids who has autism too many more I have worked with an agency called axis education too being an qualified seno working in primary schools to nursery's I have my level 3 in childcare and since then I have worked in nursery's across to schools to shadowing , i have two beautiful kids so I know it can be very hard to trust someone to look after a child as a parent myself I often worry myself who to trust to look after my kids but am a trustworthy person who always loves to take the time to do fun things and be myself , am bubbly enthusiastic and love to go out whether it's raining to snow so going out on trips such as to the cinemas or measume too doing observations sheets and pictures of course if the parent is happy enough, for me todo Am more then happy todo

I have also babysit my neighbours childden and family too many more I can think off and loved.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Design
  • Computers
  • Writing
  • Foreign languages

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Maddie Seisay

Maddie Seisay
London, England

Activity summary

Member since: Dec 2023

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny £25/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • House sitting
  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from London for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- -

Eve.

- -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 5 years experience working with children
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • 29 years old
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Design
  • Computers
  • Writing

Contact Maddie For Free

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Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Maddison
Carshalton, England

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2023

Babysitter £15/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Carshalton for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- - - - -

Eve.

- - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • 20 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts

Contact Maddison For Free

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Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Babysitting Pay Rates London, England, United Kingdom (Updated 13 Sep 2025)

London babysitters are paid an average of £14.41 per hour as of September 2025, which is 15% higher than the English average of £12.53, and 14.6% higher than the United Kingdom average of £12.57. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
London:
£13.10 £14.41 £15.72
England:
£11.39 £12.53 £13.67
United Kingdom:
£11.43 £12.57 £13.72

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Top 10 Tips For Hiring A Special Needs Babysitter

Follow these handy tips for hiring a special needs babysitter so you can feel confident your child will be safe, supported, and happy.

1. Look for relevant experience

Choose babysitters who have worked with children with similar diagnoses, behaviors, or medical needs.

2. Check training and certifications

Ask about CPR, first aid, and any specialized training (e.g., administering medication, ABA therapy, seizure response).

3. Ask detailed questions

Discuss how they would handle meltdowns, medical emergencies, or communication challenges.

4. Request references

Speak to families of children with special needs they’ve cared for before.

5. Arrange a meet-and-greet

Observe how they interact with your child and whether they connect in a patient, caring way.

6. Be clear about routines

Provide written instructions for meals, bedtime, medications, and calming strategies.

7. Communicate about triggers and supports

Share sensory sensitivities, behavioral strategies, and comfort items.

8. Confirm reliability

Ensure they can commit to consistent care and handle unexpected situations calmly.

9. Start with short sessions

Begin with trial sittings so your child and babysitter can build trust gradually.

10. Trust your instincts

Choose someone who shows genuine empathy, patience, and respect for your child’s individuality.


Special Needs Babysitter Interview Questions

Ask the following questions when interviewing special needs babysitter candidates to help you find someone who’s skilled, patient, and the right fit for your child.

Experience & Background

  • What experience do you have caring for children with special needs?
  • Have you worked with children who have [your child’s specific condition, e.g., autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, epilepsy]?
  • How do you adapt your caregiving style to different needs and abilities?
  • Can you share an example of a challenging situation you faced and how you handled it?

Skills & Training

  • Are you certified in CPR and first aid?
  • Have you had training in behavior management, sensory support, or therapies (ABA, speech, occupational)?
  • Are you comfortable assisting with mobility equipment, feeding tubes, or other medical supports?
  • Are you willing to learn specific care techniques unique to my child?

Communication

  • How do you communicate with children who use alternative methods (signs, devices, gestures)?
  • How do you handle situations where a child has difficulty expressing their needs or emotions?
  • How do you communicate updates and concerns with parents?

Safety & Emergency Preparedness

  • How would you handle a medical emergency, seizure, or allergic reaction?
  • Are you comfortable administering medication, if needed?
  • How do you ensure safety during outings, play, or transitions?

Routines & Behavior

  • How do you approach meltdowns, overstimulation, or behavioral challenges?
  • Are you comfortable following strict routines, or do you prefer flexibility?
  • How do you encourage independence while keeping the child safe?

Personality & Fit

  • What do you enjoy most about working with children with special needs?
  • What qualities make you a good fit for our family and our child?
  • How do you stay patient and positive in stressful situations?