Who is an au pair
An au pair is a foreign person who is single, without children and who is aged between 18 and 27. They come to the UK or another country to study the foreign language, to live with the host family and care for their children, to help with domestic chores and to attend language courses. However, there are no restrictions on the age of au pairs for EU citizens. Au pairs usually come to stay with a family for 6-12 months sometimes longer, up to 2 years. Lots of them are students, coming only for summer from June to October to improve their English and help families with childcare during the summer school holidays.
The family treats the au pair as a member of their family and provides her/him/them with their own bedroom, full board and weekly pocket money (minimum £60). The au pair helps with childcare and domestic chores (25-40 hours a week) plus 2 evenings babysitting.
Advantages of having an au pair
- caring for your child in familiar home surroundings
- giving your child one-to-one attention
- working flexible hours
- taking your child out to play or to the toddlers groups
- taking your child to and from school
- having a regular babysitter in the evening
- is affordable
- helping with light housework such as cleaning, laundry, vacuuming,
small shopping, making snacks for children etc.
Types of au pairs
Au pair (up to 25 hours weekly)
Au pair plus (more than 25-40 hours weekly)
Summer au pairs (from June-October max. 3 months)
Short term au pairs (0-3 months)
Long term au pairs (3 months+)
Au pair girl
Au pair boy
Au pair couple
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