Personal Assistant (PA) for Two Children with Autism - Bath (BA2)

Personal Assistant (PA) for Two Children with Autism - Bath (BA2)

Location: Bath, BA2

Hours: One long afternoon/evening session midweek (flexible day), plus one weekend afternoon every other week - Term Time. On average 12.5 hours per week - Term Time. One long afternoon/evening session midweek, plus 10 hours per week - School holidays. On average 20 hours per week - School holidays.

Pay: £12.50 (weekday) / £13 (weekend). Start Date: As soon as possible.

About Us

We are a friendly family based in Bath looking for a kind, patient, and reliable Personal Assistant (PA) to help support our two sons aged 8 and 4, who both have high need, nonverbal autism. Our oldest son also has a genetic condition called Coffin Siris Syndrome. Both boys are full of energy - they love climbing, bouncing, and exploring. Our oldest enjoys sorting objects by colour and shape, while our youngest adores plants and playing with water. Because of their complex needs, both boys require close supervision at all times for safety.

About the Role

We are looking for someone who can provide practical support and a caring presence during afternoon/evening sessions at home. This role would best suit someone with experience supporting children with high needs autism, but we're open to training the right person who shows patience, empathy, and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to each child, ensuring their safety at all times
• Assist with eating, changing clothes, and pad changes
• Engage the boys in simple, sensory based play that aligns with their interests
• Help maintain a safe environment (doors and gates locked, constant supervision - especially as our youngest tends to put objects in his mouth)

Essential Requirements

• First Aid qualification (or willingness to complete one)
• Compassionate, calm, and attentive

Desirable

• Experience working with children with nonverbal autism
• Non smoker
• COVID vaccinated (preferred but not essential)
• Female preferred (for personal care reasons), though all genders considered with the right experience

If you are caring, dependable, and interested in making a real difference in two lovely boys' lives, we'd love to hear from you.