SEND PA

Specialist SEND Group; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Specialist SEND Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a compassionate SEND Personal Assistant to support a young girl in her family home. The role focuses on 2:1 support, safety, engagement and well‑being, with guidance from the family and wider team.

Hours are up to 20 per week on a part‑time basis with shifts on Tue/Wed/Fri 3:00–6:00pm and Sat 10:00am–4:00pm, Sun 10:00am–4:00pm. You do not need to cover every shift and flexible availability is welcomed.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND or complex needs.
• Ability to provide 2:1 support and build trust with a young person.
• Reliable, patient, and good communication with family and professionals.
• Strong safeguarding awareness and infection-control understanding.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 2:1 support in the family home.
• Help the young person engage in meaningful activities.
• Follow individual routines and support plans.
• Maintain infection-control and hygiene procedures.

Skills

SEND experience

2:1 support

Reliable and communicative

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Pay

£13.50 – £15.00 per hour

Job Description

Hours: Up to 20 hours per week

Location: Young person’s family home

Contract: Part-time / Flexible Shift Work

We are looking for a caring, reliable and committed SEND Personal Assistant (PA) to support a young girl within her family home. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who has experience supporting children or young people with SEND and/or complex needs and, most importantly, has a genuine passion for making a positive difference in a young person’s life.

Available Shifts

• Tuesday: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
• Wednesday: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
• Friday: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
• Saturday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
• Sunday: 10:00am – 4:00pm

You do not need to commit to every shift. We are happy to consider candidates who can offer regular availability across some of the above days and hours.

The Role

As a SEND Personal Assistant, you will provide consistent, person-centred support within the young person’s home. Your role will focus on helping her feel safe, comfortable, engaged and supported while working closely with her family and wider support team.

Responsibilities May Include

• Providing 2:1 support within the family home
• Building a positive, trusting and consistent relationship
• Supporting engagement in enjoyable and meaningful activities
• Following the young person’s individual routines and support plans
• Adapting communication and activities around her individual needs
• Supporting her comfort, wellbeing and emotional regulation
• Working collaboratively with family members and other professionals
• Following safeguarding, health and safety and infection‑control procedures at all times

Complex Medical Needs & Infection Control

Our young person has complex medical needs, meaning infection prevention and control is an extremely important part of this role. We are therefore looking for candidates who understand that even relatively minor illnesses or exposure to infection can present a significant risk to a medically vulnerable young person.

Successful Candidates Must Be Willing To

• Follow strict infection‑control and hygiene procedures
• Use appropriate PPE when required
• Maintain excellent hand hygiene and cleanliness standards
• Be open and responsible regarding exposure to illness
• Inform the team immediately if they are unwell or have been exposed to infectious illness
• Understand that protecting the young person’s health and wellbeing must always come first

Full guidance around the young person’s individual needs and infection‑control procedures will be provided.

Who We Are Looking For

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• Experience with complex needs or medical needs would be beneficial
• A calm, patient and nurturing approach
• A genuine passion for supporting young people
• Excellent reliability and communication skills
• The ability to follow individual support plans and professional guidance
• A strong understanding of safeguarding
• A responsible attitude towards infection‑prevention and control
• The ability to build positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries

We are particularly interested in finding people who are looking for a meaningful role where they can become a consistent and trusted part of a young person’s support network.

If you are compassionate, dependable and passionate about helping young people with SEND feel safe, valued and supported within their own home, we would love to hear from you.

Work Location: In person

Published

14 Sep, 2026

Job details

Job Location

Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 0RS

Salary

£13.50 - £15.00 per hour

Job Type

Application deadline: 2026-11-30

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