Personal Assistant (PA) for Two Children with Autism – Bath (BA2) - £15.25

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

UKCIL is seeking a friendly Personal Assistant to support two boys with autism in Bath, BA2. The role involves afternoon/evening sessions, school holidays, and weekend slots, with close supervision and a patient, caring approach.

Two boys aged 8 and 4 require attentive care, safety, and gentle, sensory-based activities. First aid and a calm, reliable presence are essential for long-term engagement.

Qualifications

• First Aid qualification or willingness to complete one
• Compassionate, calm, and attentive
• Desirable experience 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 aligned with their interests
• Help maintain a safe home environment (doors and gates locked; close supervision)
• Offer afternoon/evening sessions and some weekend slots; long-term commitment preferred.

Job description

Personal Assistant (PA) for Two Children with Autism – Bath (BA2) - £15.25

Employer:

UKCIL

Location:

Bath, BA2

Pay:

£15.25 to £15.25 per hour

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

26/10/2026

About this job

Personal Assistant (PA) for Two Children with Autism

• Bath (BA2) - £15.25

Reference: bf326fbd Personal Assistant (PA) for Two Children with Autism

• Bath (BA2) Location: Bath, BA2 Hours:
  12.5 hours pw term time / 20 hours pw school holidays Term time: Two afternoon/evenings sessions midweek (flexible days), plus one weekend afternoon every other week
• Term Time School holidays: Two afternoon /evening sessions midweek, plus 10 hours per/week
• School holidays Pay: £15.25 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.

Responsibilities include: Providing support to each child, ensuring their safety at all times Assisting with eating, changing clothes, and pad changes Engaging the boys in simple, sensory-based play that aligns with their interests.

Helping maintain a safe environment (doors and gates locked, constant supervision

• especially as our youngest tends 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.

We are looking for someone who can make a long-term commitment to the role, helping to provide consistency and continuity for the boys.

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.

Hours Two afternoon/evening session midweek (flexible day and timing) One weekend afternoon every other week Additional flexible support during the holidays We’re happy to discuss the exact schedule to suit both parties.

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

Key Responsibilities Training Safeguarding Adults/Children Understanding challenging behaviour Autism / Aspergers