PA for child-6 hours/week, 8 in school holiday, £15.00/hr in Pudsey, Kirkstall, Headingley

UKCIL; Pudsey; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A children's support service is seeking a Personal Assistant for a 10-year-old boy with Autism and ADHD, located mainly in Pudsey. The role includes supervising activities, promoting independence, and supporting social interactions without reliance on praise. Candidates must have knowledge of Autism and ADHD, possess strong communication skills, and demonstrate the ability to handle challenging behavior. This position offers flexible hours during term time and school holidays, requiring commitment on weekday afternoons and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with Autism and ADHD.
• Calm and confident in de-escalation.
• Ability to promote social integration without over-stimulation.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant supervision in public play areas and home.
• Support and engage in a variety of activities to promote independence.
• Facilitate social events and integrate with family and friends.

Skills

Knowledge of Autism, ADHD, PDA

Strong communication and listening skills

Ability to support children with challenging behaviour

Job description

Overview

PA for a 10-year-old boy with Autism, ADHD and sensory processing needs. Role is to promote independence and social experience. Location is mainly Pudsey LS28 and local community areas in Leeds (Kirkstall, Headingley, Meanwood). The child attends a school in Meanwood and finishes at 2:00 pm. Some activities may occur in other areas, such as Gravity Trampoline Park in Kirkstall or Village Hotel swimming pool in Headingley. You do not need to pick up the child from school.

Hours: 6 hours per week during term time and 8 hours per week during school holidays; 2–3 times a week. Weekday afternoons from 2:30 pm and weekends. The role involves supporting activities and routines without relying on praise or rewards, and ensuring safety in public settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Constant supervision on playgrounds, soft play, trampoline parks, swimming pools, other play areas or at home; prompt social rules without using praise or rewards.
• Explore a range of activities with the child (e.g., visiting buildings with lifts, trampoline parks, soft play, playgrounds, swimming).
• Support to go to parks during school holidays and help develop independence, life skills and social well-being.
• Keep in touch and socialise with family and friends; attend social events such as the cinema.
• These duties may vary from day to day.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Essential: Knowledge of Autism, ADHD, PDA and challenging behaviour; experience of working with children with Autism and ADHD; calm, confident in de-escalation; ability to support children with challenging behaviour.
• Strong communication and listening skills; ability to build relationships; confidentiality; ability to work calmly in busy environments and promote social integration without over-stimulation.
• Be prepared to support the child in limits and safety in and outside the home, including preventing risky situations (e.g., running toward lifts, toilets or doors) when appropriate.

Type of Person

Looking for: honest, reliable, punctual, non-judgemental, with the ability to build trust-based relationships; flexible, adaptable, easy-going, able to work alone, positive, willing to travel, and respectful of equality and diversity.

Hours and Location

6 hours per week in term time; 8 hours per week in school holidays; more hours may be needed. 2 to 3 times a week. Weekday afternoons from 2:30 pm and weekends.

Training and Certifications

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding (Adults/Children)
• Understanding challenging behaviour
• First Aid
• Autism / Asperger’s

Applying

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com