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Hi,
We are a multicultural young family, Mexican mum and English dad, with a 6 year old child and a beautiful dog. We are a very welcoming and friendly family. We are looking for someone to help us to look after our son after school and some house work from January. We would like someone with a good level of English and/or some Spanish speakers.
We live very close to green fields and a little nature reserve, but with easy access to amenities and the vibrant city centre of Bristol, cycle path it's very close to our home and bus stop. It takes about 25min. to get to town by bike or bus. Our house is spacious and cosy but still needs some work. We also have a big lovely garden with lots of wildlife and fruit trees, a little oasis in the middle of the city.
We would love to have someone creative, gentle and fun to help us and be able to blend well with our family. I speak to my son in Spanish and his dad in English.
Our son has Special Educational Needs, Down Syndrome so, for us it is very important to find someone who has empathy, and is creative and fun. We are looking for someone with experience of looking after children, preferably with Special Educational Needs, but not essential. It is more important that you want to get to know our son and from there plan his activities. We need someone proactive that is willing to learn, well organised and disciplined.
We are a very easy going family, and we are sure everyone has something great to offer and to share. We are very flexible about other people's way of doing things. We are happy to give you independence and autonomy to deliver quality time with our son, specially outdoor activities, lots of creativity and imagination.
My husband and I are both educators, we are a bit busy during the week but we keep a good routine to spend time together as a family and get time to enjoy the weekends.
We are offering a spacious bedroom and healthy food (mostly vegetarian), and sometimes we can go to a nice walk in the countryside.
Please get in touch if you think you can fit well in our family!!
Maritza and Sam
Types of help and learning opportunities
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We as a multicultural family speak English -Spanish at home. We can help you with any of those languages having some conversations.
We have plenty of books in both languages and enjoy discussing a range of topics from literature to sports to current affairs!!
Projects involving children
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Help
We are looking for some help to look after our child when he comes home after school. Also with house work and a bit of gardening while he's at school.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
My husband is English and also has a CELTA qualification and works as a Modern Languages Teacher. He is happy to help with your English ajd and give you tips to improve it.
Accommodation
Double bedroom, double sofa bed, internet, spacious living room, dining room and kitchen. Toilet downstairs and shower and bath room upstairs to share.
Lovely garden where you can chill in the day, read a good book, rest or just enjoy the birds singing.
We eat lots of vegetables, fruit and try to maintain a healthy diet. Weekends we can be a bit more chilled.
What else ...
Bristol is a great city with lots going on! Very friendly and multicultural. Lots of live music, art and cultural events.
We live in Speedwell. There are two bus routes to go to town and very close to the cycle path. We are walking distance from St. George area and Fishponds where you can find nice pubs, cafes, restaurants and lovely parks.
There is so much to do in your free time and we can always recommend places to go
Get in touch if you think Bristol is your cup of tea!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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