Activity Support Assistant - Children's Short Breaks (VN073)

North East Autism Society; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in children's support as an Activity Support Assistant, where you'll engage with children through playful and educational experiences. With comprehensive training, you'll empower young people while enjoying competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a rewarding career fulfilling every child's potential in a caring environment.

Benefits

Free meals provided at work

Over 7 weeks’ holiday a year

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Instant access to 40% of salary

Employee discounts on various shops

Access to Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer-a-friend scheme – receive £300

Qualifications

• Good team player with a can-do attitude.
• Friendly and approachable with good communication skills.
• Drive and resilience for a demanding role.

Responsibilities

• Support children to access fun and educational activities.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Help children develop their independence.

Skills

Communication

Team Player

Resilience

Approachability

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (support provided)

Job description

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Activity Support Assistant - Children's Short Breaks (VN073), Newton Aycliffe

Client: North East Autism Society

Location: Newton Aycliffe, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: c06ccf4585c8

Job Views: 49

Posted: 24.06.2025

Job Description:

• Base salary of £19,661.15 rising to £20,241.18 with increments
• Boost your salary with sleep-ins at around £90 a shift
• Free meals provided at work
• Over 7 weeks’ holiday a year
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Instant access to up to 40% of your salary as you earn it
• You’ll be paid and supported to achieve your Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
• Further specialist training to develop your career
• Employee discounts on over 130,000 shops and entertainment venues, including Tesco, Argos, cinemas and holidays
• Access to Blue Light Card, the discount service for emergency and social care staff
• Employee Assistance Programme to support health and wellbeing
• Refer-a-friend scheme – receive £300

About the role

Our Short Breaks service is set within our well-equipped North East Centre for Autism in the beautiful County Durham countryside near Newton Aycliffe. It offers personalised breaks to children and young people – everything from after-school care, weekend activities, holiday clubs and overnight stays to extended holidays.

Working independently and as part of a team, you’ll support children to access a range of fun and educational activities, both on site and out and about in the community. Whatever their passions, you’ll help them fulfil their potential and develop their independence.

For a full job description and person specification, see the attached document.

About you

While we value experience, it is not essential to have previously worked in health and social care, or with autistic people. Our comprehensive induction, training and mentoring will give you all the skills and tools you need to thrive in your career.

All that we ask is that you are a good team player with a can-do attitude, drive and resilience for what can be a demanding role. You should be friendly and approachable with good communication skills, enabling you to build positive, trusting relationships with the children you support.

Our staff come from all walks of life, and bring their experiences, interests and skills – be that cooking, sports, the outdoors, art or crafts – with them to enrich children’s lives. If you’re seeking a rewarding job and want to make a genuine difference, this is the role for you.