05/08/2026
Personal Assistant Wanted – Make a Real Difference!
Support an active 13-year-old to enjoy fun, safe and confidence-building activities in the community.
About the role
We are looking for a friendly, reliable and safety-conscious Personal Assistant to support a 13-year-old who enjoys being active and getting out and about. This is a rewarding opportunity to build a positive relationship while helping him access activities, develop confidence and enjoy greater independence.
Hours and pay
• Hours: 4 hours per week during term time and 10 hours per week during school holidays
• Rate: £13.45 per hour
• When: Weekends during term time, with flexible hours in the school holidays
What he enjoys
He loves trampolining, trips to the park, kicking a ball around, swimming, soft play, music, sensory lights and travelling on public transport. He also enjoys affection and responds well to calm, reassuring support.
What you’ll do
• Plan and enjoy fun activities in the community
• Provide attentive one-to-one support while out and about
• Maintain close supervision near roads and in busy public places
• Use a calm, patient and consistent approach when he feels overwhelmed
• Help him stay safe, including reinforcing awareness around strangers
At times, he may communicate distress by shouting or screaming, particularly in crowded or noisy environments. He does not like hand dryers or messy play, so someone who can recognise sensory triggers and offer calm reassurance will be important.
About you
You will be dependable, patient and enthusiastic, with the confidence to support an active young person safely in the community.
• A driver with access to a suitable, insured vehicle
• Previous experience supporting young people with autism or additional needs is desirable
• A confident swimmer who is happy to support swimming activities
• Alert and safety-focused, particularly around roads
• Calm, caring and comfortable providing consistent boundaries
Why apply?
This is more than just a few hours of work—it is a chance to make a meaningful difference while sharing enjoyable activities and helping a young person explore his community safely.
Could you be the positive, dependable person we’re looking for? Apply today by completing an application form on our website or forwarding you CV quoting Job reference 08