Personal Assistant (EOTAS)

AMA Admin; Windsor; On-site; GBP 3,400 - 5,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent rates of pay

Flexible working hours

APSCo Compliance+ accredited

CPD opportunities

Supportive consultant

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a caring Personal Assistant to support a young person in Berkshire during term time and school holidays on a specialised EOTAS package. The role focuses on confidence, independence and enjoying activities in a relaxed, low-demand way.

You will help activities like swimming, parks and outings, build trust, and foster life skills. DBS check required; driving licence preferred; candidates with experience of autism/neurodiversity welcomed.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people requiring additional support.
• Experience supporting autistic and/or neurodivergent individuals is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS on update service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support the young person with activities they enjoy.
• Encourage confidence, independence and life skills.
• Support community-based activities and outings.
• Build a positive and trusting relationship.
• Encourage new experiences at the young person's own pace.
• Support hobbies, interests and everyday activities.

Skills

Active and patient

Experience with children

Outdoor activities

Reliable and calm

Job description

Milk Alternative, part of Milk Education, supports young people who need a different route to learning. We're looking for a caring and enthusiastic Personal Assistant to support a young person in the Berkshire area during term time and school holidays on a specialised EOTAS package.

This role is focused on confidence, independence, community access and enjoyment, supporting the young person to explore their interests and try new activities in a relaxed, low-demand way.

Term time: 4 hours per week

School Holidays: 10 hours per week

The role

• Support the young person with activities they enjoy
• Encourage confidence, independence and life skills
• Support community-based activities and outings
• Build a positive and trusting relationship
• Encourage new experiences at the young person's own pace
• Support hobbies, interests and everyday activities

Activities could include swimming, gaming, parks, outdoor activities, visiting places of interest, attending events and trying new experiences.

We're looking for someone who:

• Is active, patient, calm and reliable
• Enjoys being outdoors and trying new things
• Has experience supporting children or young people
• Can build positive and trusting relationships
• Is caring, flexible and creative
• Understands or is willing to learn about autism and neurodiversity
• Is passionate about supporting independence

Requirements

• Experience working with children, young people or individuals requiring additional support
• Experience supporting autistic and/or neurodivergent young people is desirable
• Enhanced DBS registered on the update service or willingness to apply
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car
• Ability to work in the Berkshire area

Benefits:

• Excellent rates of pay
• Flexible working hours to suit your schedule.
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance - APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
• Culture-matched placements; we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.
• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub - because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact.
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal.
• Opportunities to support a diverse range of young people across alternative education settings.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.