Personal Assistant (PA) for Two Children with Autism – Bath (BA2)

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive family in Bath seeks a caring Personal Assistant to support their two energetic sons with autism. The role includes providing personal care, ensuring safety, and engaging in sensory-based play. They are looking for someone compassionate and attentive, preferably with experience in autism support. The position offers a flexible schedule with an average of 12.5 to 20 hours per week, depending on term time and holidays, and a pay rate of £12.50 to £13 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with high-needs autism preferred.
• Willingness to complete First Aid qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support ensuring safety during activities.
• Assist with daily care and hygiene.
• Engage children in sensory-based play.
• Maintain a safe environment with supervision.

Skills

Compassionate

Attentive

Patience

Empathy

Education

First Aid qualification

Job description

Personal Assistant (PA) for Two Children with Autism – Bath (BA2)

Location: Bath, BA2

Hours: One long afternoon/evening session midweek (flexible day), plus one weekend afternoon every other week - Term Time.
On average 12.5 hours per week – Term Time.
One long afternoon / evening session midweek, plus 10 hours per week – School holidays.
On average 20 hours per week – School holidays.

Pay: £12.50 (weekday) / £13 (weekend)

Start Date: As soon as possible

About Us
We are a friendly family based in Bath looking for a kind, patient, and reliable Personal Assistant (PA) to help support our two sons aged 8 and 4, who both have high‑need, nonverbal autism. Our oldest son also has a genetic condition called Coffin‑Siris Syndrome. Both boys are full of energy — they love climbing, bouncing, and exploring. Our oldest enjoys sorting objects by colour and shape, while our youngest adores plants and playing with water. Because of their complex needs, both boys require close supervision at all times for safety.

About the Role
We are looking for someone who can provide practical support and a caring presence during afternoon/evening sessions at home.

• Provide support to each child, ensuring their safety at all times
• Assist with eating, changing clothes, and pad changes
• Engage the boys in simple, sensory‑based play that aligns with their interests
• Help maintain a safe environment (doors and gates locked, constant supervision — especially as our youngest tends to put objects in his mouth)

This role would best suit someone with experience supporting children with high‑needs autism, but we’re open to training the right person who shows patience, empathy, and initiative.

Essential Requirements

• First Aid qualification (or willingness to complete one)
• Compassionate, calm, and attentive

Desirable

• Experience working with children with nonverbal autism
• Non‑smoker
• COVID‑vaccinated (preferred but not essential)
• Female preferred (for personal care reasons), though all genders considered with the right experience.

If you are caring, dependable, and interested in making a real difference in two lovely boys’ lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Training

• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Understanding challenging behaviour
• Autism / Aspergers

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com