WHAT IS AN AU PAIR?

An Au Pair is a young person coming from abroad to live with an English family. They come primarily to improve their English and to learn about the English way of life. They are not qualified childcarers. They can assist a parent looking after the children or take care of children aged 3 years upwards and help with light housework. Au Pairs work for up to 25 hours a week in exchange for their accommodation, food and pocket money of £50/£60 per week.

WHAT WILL AN AU PAIR DO?

An Au Pair will help with the children and with light housework.

An Au Pair works approximately 5 hours per day to a maximum of 25 hours per week.

Au Pairs normally attend language school once or twice a week.

They should have at least 2 days off each week.

AU PAIRS

Need their own room

Earn £50/£60 per week for 25 hours work

Should be treated as a member of the family

Receive one weeks paid holiday for each completed twenty-six weeks with the family.

Hours and charges will also vary.