Support worker

Penderels Trust; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

We are seeking a kind and reliable SEN Personal Assistant to join our family network supporting our six-year-old son who is autistic and non-speaking. The role focuses on education support, sensory activities, and daily care in Leamington Spa, with school holiday hours and some weekends.

You will work on-site with driving duties and contribute to building routines, using AAC tools (GRID on iPad) and PECs where needed. A full driving license is required; DBS disclosure will be arranged.

Qualifications

• Must have previous caring or childcare experience.
• Experience with autism and SEN children is essential.
• Willing to use or be trained on AAC devices (GRID on iPad).
• Full driving license and ability to escort to local areas.
• Flexible with hours including school holidays and some weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to the child.
• Assist with transport to activities and appointments.
• Support socialisation and routines, building a trusting relationship.
• Follow instructions and work with the family to implement plans.
• Maintain DBS compliance and safeguarding.

Skills

SEN knowledge

Autism understanding

Childcare experience

Reliability

Patience

Tools

GRID AAC on iPad

Job description

We are looking for a SEN PA to add to a network of support for our beautiful six-year-old son. He is autistic and is currently non-speaking, he has high needs and requires constant supervision but is making lovely progress in his development which is so exciting to see! He is starting to use a talker and he will request favourite foods, he will lead and gesture to what he wants and he has a good understanding of simple language. Within the family he has two big brothers, a Mummy and Daddy and a pet black Labrador all who love him very much! He particularly likes exploring the garden (in almost all weathers) among the flowers, watching the trees, sitting on a swing, playing in sand and water and collecting sticks! He likes reading books with an adult, listening to YouTube simple songs, jumping on his trampoline, sensory play, being tickled and cuddled but most of all he loves his snacks!! He enjoys trips to the park and still uses a pushchair to provide security and safety. He is very precious to us and brings us so much joy. We would love to find a warm, kind person who can help with all his needs, form a great relationship, nurture his progress and help him thrive! Most of all, making time together really fun! Job criteria - ? School holiday support and some weekend hours ? To provide a continuation of educational interventions e.g. Attention Autism / Bucket ? To have a wealth of knowledge in SEN and supporting needs ? To have a good understanding of SaLT and be willing to use or be trained to use an AAC (Augmentative Alternative Communication Device - GRID on an iPad) to help support and model communication ? Follow a sensory diet when required ? Provide a sense of routine and structure (with the use of now & next boards and a visual timetable with the use of PECs) ? Help plan educational sensory play to provide engaging activities (with the help and support of mother and home resources) ? Support with toilet training and be able to change pad if needed ? Full driver’s license and ability to escort to local areas for trips out and about ? Provide high quality care and respite for family ? Most importantly, to have a good understanding of Autism and a good experience of working with SEN children ? Family have a pet black Labrador (very loveable!)

Job criteria

• School holiday support and some weekend hours
• To provide a continuation of educational interventions e.g. Attention Autism / Bucket
• To have a wealth of knowledge in SEN and supporting needs
• To have a good understanding of SaLT and be willing to use or be trained to use an AAC (Augmentative Alternative Communication Device - GRID on an iPad) to help support and model communication
• Follow a sensory diet when required
• Provide a sense of routine and structure (with the use of now & next boards and a visual timetable with the use of PECs)
• Help plan educational sensory play to provide engaging activities (with the help and support of mother and home resources)
• Support with toilet training and be able to change pad if needed
• Full driver’s license and ability to escort to local areas for trips out and about
• Provide high quality care and respite for family
• Most importantly, to have a good understanding of Autism and a good experience of working with SEN children
• Family have a pet black Labrador (very loveable!)

Support worker

Company: Penderels Trust Salary: from £18 an hour Hours: Part-time Location: Leamington Spa, CV32 3GU Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 20 Oct 2026 Closing date: 15 Nov 2026

Summary

We are looking for a SEN PA to add to a network of support for our beautiful six-year-old son. He is autistic and is currently non-speaking, he has high needs and requires constant supervision but is making lovely progress in his development which is so exciting to see! He is starting to use a talker and he will request favourite foods, he will lead and gesture to what he wants and he has a good understanding of simple language. Within the family he has two big brothers, a Mummy and Daddy and a pet black Labrador all who love him very much! He particularly likes exploring the garden (in almost all weathers) among the flowers, watching the trees, sitting on a swing, playing in sand and water and collecting sticks! He likes reading books with an adult, listening to YouTube simple songs, jumping on his trampoline, sensory play, being tickled and cuddled but most of all he loves his snacks!! He enjoys trips to the park and still uses a pushchair to provide security and safety. He is very precious to us and brings us so much joy. We would love to find a warm, kind person who can help with all his needs, form a great relationship, nurture his progress and help him thrive! Most of all, making time together really fun! Job criteria - ? School holiday support and some weekend hours ? To provide a continuation of educational interventions e.g. Attention Autism / Bucket ? To have a wealth of knowledge in SEN and supporting needs ? To have a good understanding of SaLT and be willing to use or be trained to use an AAC (Augmentative Alternative Communication Device - GRID on an iPad) to help support and model communication ? Follow a sensory diet when required ? Provide a sense of routine and structure (with the use of now & next boards and a visual timetable with the use of PECs) ? Help plan educational sensory play to provide engaging activities (with the help and support of mother and home resources) ? Support with toilet training and be able to change pad if needed ? Full driver’s license and ability to escort to local areas for trips out and about ? Provide high quality care and respite for family ? Most importantly, to have a good understanding of Autism and a good experience of working with SEN children ? Family have a pet black Labrador (very loveable!)

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning

Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.Labrador.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
• Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
• The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.
• You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately.
• You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident.
• You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

Transport Requirement

Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.

Essential requirements

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• To be able to follow instructions accurately.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous caring experience is essential.
• Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self‑motivated with a willingness to get involved.

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