Support Assistant - Fixed-term to July 2027 - £14.67 p/h Term-time only 10hrs/pw-Morpeth

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

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd. is seeking a Support Assistant in Morpeth for a fixed-term role through July 2027. The position offers 10 hours per week during term time, with a rate of £14.67 per hour. The role focuses on 1:1 support for a teenage girl with ASD/ADHD, initially at home and in the local community.

A full UK driving licence and access to a personal vehicle are essential as transport to activities and outings is required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs
• Understanding of autism and sensory processing differences
• Ability to support social and leisure activities
• Full UK driving licence
• Access to own vehicle
• Safeguarding awareness
• Non-smoker preferred due to sensory sensitivities

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a young teenage girl with ASD/ADHD.
• Assist with practical life skills and confidence building.
• Engage in personal care where needed and transport to activities.

Skills

Experience supporting children oryoung

Understanding of autism and sensory

Full UK driving licence

Own vehicle access

Safeguarding awareness

Calm, patient, gently spoken

Ability to support social and leisure

Job description

Support Assistant - Fixed-term to July 2027 - £14.67 p/h Term-time only 10hrs/pw-Morpeth

Support Assistant, Morpeth | £14.67ph | 10hrs Term Time

10 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks per year)

Fixed-term contract until 16 July 2027

We are seeking a caring and reliable Support Assistant to provide 1:1 support for young teenage girl with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD and Separation Anxiety Disorder. Based in Morpeth, support will initially take place at home and within the local community. Bella follows a personalised educational programme, with a focus on practical life skills, confidence building, enjoyable experiences. She enjoys Roblox, Minecraft, trampolining, swimming, and visiting local shops and cafés.

A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential, as support may include taking Bella swimming, to leisure activities and on community outings.

The role is for 10 hours per week during term time, ideally delivered across 2 or 3 weekday afternoons until 6pm.

The family will be as flexible as possible around Bella's educational timetable and rota.

If you enjoy making a positive difference to a young person's confidence, independence and wellbeing, we would love to hear from you.

Rate of Pay: £14.67 per hour Hours: 10 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks per year)

Contract: Fixed term until 16 July 2027

Essential Requirements

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs
• Understanding of autism and sensory processing differences
• Ability to support social and leisure activities
• Full UK driving licence
• Access to own vehicle
• Safeguarding awareness

We are looking for someone who is calm, patient and gently spoken. Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs is essential. An understanding of autism, sensory processing and challenging behaviour would be beneficial. Due to sensory sensitivities, a non-smoker is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Personal Care
• Social + Leisure activities

Training

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Understanding challenging behaviour
• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car