Personal Assistant Wanted for a young boy £14.67 p/h in Cramlington

UKCIL Ltd; Blyth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Driving Licence

Own vehicle access

DBS verification support

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd is seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant to support a cheerful 7-year-old boy with Autism in the Blyth area. This role focuses on 2:1 supervision, helping him enjoy community activities safely and build confidence.

The position offers part-time hours (4 hours/week in term time and 8 hours/week in school holidays) at £14.67 per hour. A valid UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one) and suitable references are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with Autism.
• Understanding of challenging behaviour and positive support strategies.
• Patient, calm and reliable approach.
• Enthusiastic and able to keep up with an energetic child.

Responsibilities

• Support access to social and leisure activities.
• Encourage participation in age-appropriate activities.
• Support community outings.
• Promote confidence, enjoyment and positive experiences.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing at all times.

Skills

Experience with Autism

Understanding of challenging behaviour

Patient and reliable

Energetic and able to keep up

Positive relationship building

Desire to help a child reach potential

Job description

Personal Assistant Wanted for a young boy £14.67 p/h in Cramlington - Cramlington - NE23

Location: Blyth

Rate of Pay: £14.67 per hour

Hours: 4 hours per week during term time and 8 hours per week during school holidays

Are you energetic, caring and looking for a rewarding role supporting a child to enjoy fun activities in the community?

A cheerful and active 7-year-old boy with Autism is looking for a dedicated Personal Assistant to provide 2:1 support whilst accessing leisure activities in and around the local community.

This young boy has lots of energy and loves getting out and about. He always requires close supervision as he has no awareness of danger and can be impulsive and unpredictable. Because of this, he can find it difficult to play independently alongside other children.

Your role would be to help him safely enjoy activities, explore new experiences, and have fun while always ensuring his safety and wellbeing.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience of supporting children or young people with Autism
• Understanding of challenging behaviour and positive support strategies
• Patient, calm, and reliable approach
• Enthusiastic and able to keep up with an energetic young boy
• Ability to build a positive and trusting relationship
• A genuine desire to help a child reach their full potential

Essential Requirements:

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Access to your own vehicle
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)Suitable references

Main Duties:

• Supporting access to social and leisure activities
• Encouraging participation in fun, age-appropriate activities
• Supporting community outings
• Promoting confidence, enjoyment, and positive experiences
• Ensuring safety and wellbeing at all times

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to a young boy’s life, helping him access activities he enjoys while developing confidence and independence in a safe and supportive way.