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Au pair for May 2024 to Dec 2024 or longer...please reply to Aine Kaye (my wife) as workaway host. Please note we want people for a few months at least & cannot take people for a few weeks as it disrupts our children (as we would expect any childminder to know).
We are a friendly, arty, sporty, musical, family of 5 - Mum (Irish), Dad (British-Indian), & 3 daughters - 13, 8 & 6.
We live in a four bedroom house 30 mins by train from the centre of London and are ideal for culture or study in London.
We are looking for an au pair type person (single room/bed only) mainly as core duties getting 2 youngest children (8 & 6) ready for school and taking them and picking up, and lookign after them for the short periods we cannot. The children are self-reliant and fun. We need stability for our children so if possible to July 2024 or longer. The duties are flexible to some extent because I work at home when not in Court so can help with school drop and pick. We would like the person to live with us as a family member so eating and socialising with us.
It is possible to do this as paid work (i.e. 20-25 hrs a week and receive remuneration on a standard au pair contract) but only if are able to show us in advance that you can work legally in the UK (i.e. be British citizen, refugee/immigration status in the UK to work, EUSS, Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme visa, or have work visa). Ideally applicant should also have DBS or equivalent (police check), or agree to do one, and experience with childcare. Would be ideal for young Brit or Irishperson or student wanting to explore London's possibilities, do study/ internships/work experience (we would try to be flexible to allow working hours between school pickups or evenings). We would also consider contributing to English classes if needed (as we did for our EU au pairs until Brexit stopped them)...Types of help and learning opportunities
Babysitting and creative playHelp around the houseCultural exchange and learning opportunities
Mum is a teacher and Dad is a lawyer. We read a lot and love film, theatre, music and sports
Projects involving children
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Help
We would be wanting someone to stay as a member of our family and provide about 3-5 hrs a day childcare (mainly getting ready & taking to and from school) during the week with weekends free
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: Intermediate
Chinese (Mandarin): Intermediate
German: Beginner
Malayalam: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
We speak a variety of languages to a reasonably good standard including Mandarin, French & SpanishAccommodation
Single room in 4 bed house. Main meals provided
What else ...
The day is mainly free from 9.15 am -2.30 pm to study, see London, do what you want...Dad works at home when not in Court so if wanted to learn about English law then this is an option as well
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have good WiFi always available
Can possibly accept pets
Dogs but not cats as allergic. Dogs must be well trained and good with children
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 3-5 hours a day, 5 days a week