Play-Based Child Support Assistant (Term-Time, 3h)

Suffolk County Council; Sudbury CP; Sur place; GBP 14 000 - 21 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Suffolk Independent Living in Sudbury is seeking a Personal Assistant/Support Worker to assist my son, who has ASD, PDA, SPD, ADHD and dyslexia. The role is play-based, aimed at building confidence, independence and wellbeing, both at home and in the community.

You don’t necessarily need prior experience, but you should be patient, caring and able to engage with children; you must have the right to work in the UK. DBS check required and 3 hours per week during term time.

Qualifications

• Patient, caring and understanding approach.
• Fun, playful and able to engage with children.
• Comfortable supporting a child with additional needs.
• Understanding of sensory needs and PDA.
• Creative thinking to adapt activities.
• Reliable and trustworthy.
• Builds a genuine positive relationship with him.

Responsabilités

• Spend 3 hours with my son.
• Support through play-based activities at home.
• Support him to enjoy his interests and hobbies.
• Take him to community activities (parks, walks, swimming, soft play, football).
• Encourage communication, confidence and independence through play.
• Provide a calm, positive and supportive presence.
• Follow his lead and adapt activities to his needs and interests.

Connaissances

patient

caring

engaging with children

support child with needs

sensory needs awareness

creative thinking

reliable and trustworthy

Description du poste

Suffolk Independent Living in Sudbury is seeking a Personal Assistant/Support Worker to assist my son, who has ASD, PDA, SPD, ADHD and dyslexia. The role is play-based, aimed at building confidence, independence and wellbeing, both at home and in the community.

You don’t necessarily need prior experience, but you should be patient, caring and able to engage with children; you must have the right to work in the UK. DBS check required and 3 hours per week during term time.