2 PAs to work together for a 6 year old boy with autism & sensory processing difficulties LS-SCC-001

Blue Sky Brokers; Worsley; On-site; GBP 3,300 - 4,100; Part time

Job summary

Blue Sky Brokers seeks two dedicated PAs to support a 6-year-old boy with autism during school holidays. You will work together for about 6 hours per week, 8am–5pm on flexible weekdays, providing close supervision and engaging, safe play activities.

Ideal candidates are calm, physically active, patient, and capable of managing dysregulation with consistency. A driver may be required for some outings, and safeguarding is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting autistic/non-verbal children.
• Ability to supervise closely and keep child safe at all times.
• Willingness to drive between activities when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide close supervision for 6 hours per week.
• Engage in play-based activities and structured routines.
• Drive to and from activities when needed.
• Offer safeguarding and risk awareness at all times.
• Support dressing and mealtime routines.

Skills

Patience

Autism support

Childcare

Active

Education

Childcare qualification

First aid certificate

Job description

2 PAs to work together for a 6 year old boy with autism & sensory processing difficulties LS-SCC-001

We are seeking 2 dedicated and energetic personal assistants for my energetic, autistic & non verbal little boy to work for 6 hours a week, together, during the holidays. Family are flexible with days Monday-Friday and hours 8am-5pm on these days.

The role involves providing close supervision, engaging in play-based activities, and ensuring a safe, structured environment at all times.

Individual has no awareness of danger. He requires constant supervision, as he is prone to eloping and will run if given the opportunity. The successful candidate must remain attentive and proactive in anticipating and preventing unsafe situations.

Key responsibilities include supporting outdoor and physical activities such as swimming, park visits, trampoline play, and community outings. Individual does not enjoy busy play centres or social play with other children.

Individual may sometimes drop to the floor when overwhelmed, he may also elope (run away).

The ideal candidate will be patient, physically active, calm under pressure, and confident managing dysregulation with consistency and care. Reliability, strong safeguarding awareness, and a warm, engaging approach are essential qualities for this role.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Driving to and from activities so one PA would need to be driver.
• Pick up from home and return back to home address in Walkden.
• Undivided attention.
• Engaging in play based activities.
• Safeguarding.
• Dressing.
• Child can eat independently but needs constant encouragement to use cutlery and stay in his seat.