Playful Part-Time Personal Assistant for Child with ASD

Suffolk Independent Living; Sudbury CP; Sur place; GBP 14 000 - 21 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Suffolk Independent Living in Sudbury is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a young person with ASD, PDA, SPD, ADHD and dyslexia. The role is play-based, focusing on building confidence, independence and positive experiences at home and in the community.

No prior experience is required but a caring, patient and creative approach is essential. The position is permanent, 3 hours per week during term time, with a pay rate of £12.71 per hour.

Qualifications

• Patient, caring and understanding
• 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.

Responsabilités

• Spend 3 hours with my son.
• Support through play-based activities at home.
• Help him enjoy his interests and hobbies.
• Take him into the community for activities such as parks, walks, swimming, soft play, football or other activities he enjoys.
• Encourage communication, confidence and independence through play.
• Provide a calm, positive and supportive presence.
• Follow his lead and adapt activities around his needs and interests.

Connaissances

Patient

Caring

Playful

Engage with children

Support child with additional needs

Understanding sensory needs and PDA

Creative thinker

Reliable

Relationship building

Description du poste

Suffolk Independent Living in Sudbury is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a young person with ASD, PDA, SPD, ADHD and dyslexia. The role is play-based, focusing on building confidence, independence and positive experiences at home and in the community.

No prior experience is required but a caring, patient and creative approach is essential. The position is permanent, 3 hours per week during term time, with a pay rate of £12.71 per hour.