First nanny interview help

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I have an interview coming up for an SEND nanny post; its my first one for this kind of role and I'm looking for some help in preparation.I have interviewed well with the placing agency and now am due to meet the family and child who is a toddler. Can anyone help me out with some ideas of what kind of questions you ask potential employees?

I have a good degree in a relevant subject, tons of SEND experience in schools and also as a family support worker, but apart from raising my own, I have not worked directly for a family with a child with SEND.

You need to know why the parents want a nanny. You need to know about the child's particular needs - they may have a diagnosis, they may not. It may be something physical, mental, combination of both. There may be medications involved. The more you know about the child's particular needs the better. There may be a care plan already in place, there may not be a care plan.
What do they want you to do with their child - talk about what activities the child enjoys and what they want to encourage their child to do.

Safety - parents often need reassurance that you know what to do if something happens. Constant awareness of the environment around the child, potential triggers, identifying safe places. Being very aware of the child's needs at all times, knowing when they are overwhelmed and need to withdraw.
I work with children and adults on the autistic spectrum, at a first meeting I observe a lot not ask lots of questions. Getting to know the child I find is important.

Thanks nannynick those are all good thoughts and hep me to focus in. I do know about the difficulties the child faces and feel confident in supporting them from a teaching/therapeutic position. I guess I am a little more unsure about the home caring aspect of the role.