Energetic Personal Assistant for a 7-Year-Old with Autism

UKCIL Ltd.; Blyth; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Driving Licence

Own vehicle access

DBS verification support

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd is seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant to support a cheerful 7-year-old boy with Autism in the Blyth area. This role focuses on 2:1 supervision, helping him enjoy community activities safely and build confidence.

The position offers part-time hours (4 hours/week in term time and 8 hours/week in school holidays) at £14.67 per hour. A valid UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one) and suitable references are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with Autism.
• Understanding of challenging behaviour and positive support strategies.
• Patient, calm and reliable approach.
• Enthusiastic and able to keep up with an energetic child.

Responsibilities

• Support access to social and leisure activities.
• Encourage participation in age-appropriate activities.
• Support community outings.
• Promote confidence, enjoyment and positive experiences.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing at all times.

Skills

Experience with Autism

Understanding of challenging behaviour

Patient and reliable

Energetic and able to keep up

Positive relationship building

Desire to help a child reach potential

Job description

UKCIL Ltd is seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant to support a cheerful 7-year-old boy with Autism in the Blyth area. This role focuses on 2:1 supervision, helping him enjoy community activities safely and build confidence.

The position offers part-time hours (4 hours/week in term time and 8 hours/week in school holidays) at £14.67 per hour. A valid UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one) and suitable references are essential.