Female Child Support Assistant D943G

North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living is seeking a Female Child Support Assistant to support a 10-year-old girl with indoor and outdoor activities during school holidays. This is a part-time, on-site contract based in Harrogate (HG3).

The role requires a driver with a car, fluent English, and experience with autism, to ensure safety, engagement, and wellbeing of the child. 20 hours per week during school holidays, with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Fluent English Speaking.
• Driver with a car, clean driving licence and business insurance.
• Experience of working with autism
• Trustworthy
• Can build a positive and supportive relationship with a young person.
• Having a calm and friendly manner is essential

Responsibilities

• Must be reliable, caring, patient and enjoy working with children.
• The role will involve assisting with day‑to‑day care and engagement in age‑appropriate activities, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the child are adhered to.

Skills

Fluent English

Driver with car

Experience with autism

Trustworthy

Calm and friendly

Positive relationship with a young

Job description

Female Child Support Assistant D943G

Company: North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living

Salary: from £13.79 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Harrogate

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 25 Sept 2026

Closing date: 25 Oct 2026

Exception under the Equality Act (2010) – the post is only open to female due to the personal assistance required.

A Female Child Support Assistant is required to support a 10‑year‑old girl with indoor & outdoor activities during school holidays. The girl loves being outdoors, playgrounds, swimming, arts & crafts.

Please note: The girl is a twin and her brother also requires similar support (please see job ref: D943B). The location is Harrogate HG3 (preferred).

Key responsibilities

• Must be reliable, caring, patient and enjoy working with children.
• The role will involve assisting with day‑to‑day care and engagement in age‑appropriate activities, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the child are adhered to.

Requirements

• Fluent English Speaking
• Driver with a car, clean driving licence and business insurance.
• Experience of working with autism
• Trustworthy
• Can build a positive and supportive relationship with a young person.
• Having a calm and friendly manner is essential

Hours

• 20 hours per week during school holidays = (13 weeks per year/260 hours per year) which are flexible.

Pay Rate

• £13.79 per hour, Specific arrangements can be discussed further with suitable candidates.

Experience

• Working with Autistic Children: 2 years (required)

Language

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification

• Driving Licence (required)

Location

• Harrogate HG3 (preferred)

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