Play-Based Personal Assistant for Child’s Confidence & Fun

Suffolk County Council; England; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Suffolk County Council seeks a kind, patient and enthusiastic Personal Assistant to support a child with ASD, PDA, SPD, ADHD and dyslexia. The role is play-based, helping him enjoy experiences at home and in the community, building confidence and independence.

Aim to make activities fun, active and engaging, running sessions that reflect his interests and sensory needs while providing a calm, positive presence.

Qualifications

• You don't necessarily need previous experience, but you should be patient, caring and understanding.
• Be fun, playful and able to engage with children.
• Comfortable supporting a child with additional needs.
• Understanding of sensory needs and PDA.
• Be able to think creatively.
• Reliable and trustworthy.
• Someone who can build a genuine positive relationship with him.

Responsibilities

• spend 3 hours with my son
• support through Play-based activities at home
• support him to enjoy his interests and hobbies
• getting out into the community for activities such as parks, walks, swimming, soft play, football or other activities he enjoys
• encouraging communication, confidence and independence through play
• provide a calm, positive and supportive presence
• following his lead and adapting activities around his needs and interests

Skills

Patient

Caring

Understanding

Fun and playful

Engage with children

Creative thinking

Reliable and trustworthy

Build positive relationship

Job description

Suffolk County Council seeks a kind, patient and enthusiastic Personal Assistant to support a child with ASD, PDA, SPD, ADHD and dyslexia. The role is play-based, helping him enjoy experiences at home and in the community, building confidence and independence.

Aim to make activities fun, active and engaging, running sessions that reflect his interests and sensory needs while providing a calm, positive presence.