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TINY ADVENTURES
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Au-pair agency |
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Tiny Adventures Au Pair Agency We are a UK agency based in Cheshire with first hand experience, working exclusively for UK families. The agency was set up by a former Au Pair who knows exactly what families and Au Pairs need from each other. It is because of this that we can actually say that we really do understand the needs of families and Au Pairs. We thrive to ensure that the best Au Pair/family fit is made as fast and effectively as possible. Our service extends beyond the initial introduction as we offer ongoing support and advice. |
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TINY ADVENTURES
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Tiny Adventures
Because every day is a tiny adventure |
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Child care |
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Why choose Tiny Adventures? ¨ We interview all au pairs before you do. Au pairs already in the UK have a personal one to one interview. For those living abroad a telephone interview is conducted. ¨ No personal details are posted on this site, all contacts between au pairs and families can only be made through us. ¨ You can communicate with real people by telephone or email and ask for the assistance during the search and au pair placement process. ¨ We will support you before, during and after the placement. The main purpose of having au pair program is to allow foreign nationals to learn English whilst living with an English family for up to two years. Pocket money is given in exchange for the care of children and light housework duties. |
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An au pair must be: - ¨ Single with no dependants ¨ Aged between 17 and 27 ¨ Prepared to stay at least 6 months ¨ A national of the European Union using a Student Visa, or almost any country if using a Working Holiday Visa ¨ Coming to England to an arranged placement ¨ In possession of a valid passport ¨ Intending to stay in the UK no longer than two years as an au pair. |
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Types of Au pair There are three levels of service you can opt for in an au pair, they are all entitled to two days off per week and all will live in the family home. The different levels of au pair are: - Au pair - Standard A standard au pair will “assist” for 25 hours a week and will also provide up to two babysitting shifts if required. They will earns £60.00 per week. The Au Pair will be entitled to 2 days off per week. This is very good for au pairs that want a lot of free time for studying, sight seeing etc. Au pair plus An Au Pair Plus will ”assist” for up to 34 hours a week and will also provide up to two babysitting shifts if required. They will earn £75.00 per week. The Au Pair will be entitled to 2 days off per week. This may mean spending more time looking after children, etc and you will have less free time during the day. Mothers help You should have a wide range of experience in childcare and should be able to assist a parent for up to 42 hours a week. This can also include two babysitting shifts. They will earn between £80.00-140.00 per week. The Au Pair will be entitled to 2 days off per week. This is more beneficial for Au Pairs who wish to earn more money whilst learning English in the evenings.
The term “assist” will include things like light housework (cleaning/tidying the house, ironing, washing etc.), dropping/picking children from school, preparing a light meals for children, playing with children. You can be an au pair for minimum of six months and maximum of two years. After two years you will have to return to your own country or apply for a student visa. |
