Amrozia

My Requirements

Job Title – Personal Assistant

Hours – 6.5 hours term time

8 hours school holiday


Location – Fenham



We are looking for a caring, patient and reliable Personal Assistant to support a 7-year-old girl with complex additional needs.

Elena is autistic, has a learning disability and severe sensory processing difficulties. She is mainly non-verbal. She can occasionally say single words but does not speak in sentences and mainly communicates through gestures.

Candidates should be respectful of, and willing to learn about, our Islamic cultural and religious practices, particularly those relating to food preparation, dietary requirements, personal care, and standards of modest dress. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold these practices with sensitivity, professionalism, and respect in all aspects of their role.

She has no awareness of danger and is fully dependent on adults for her daily care and safety. Close supervision is required at all times.

Support required includes:

Ensuring her safety and wellbeing at all times

Support with feeding, dressing, bathing and general daily care

Prompting and support with toileting and recognising cues

After school support and support during school holidays

Supporting routines and transitions throughout the day

Monitoring behaviour such as removing clothing or shoes unexpectedly and ensuring she remains safe and comfortable

Elena requires 1:1 support due to the level of care and supervision needed.

The family would like to slowly introduce more activities to help her enjoy and access the community. These may include swimming, trampolining, visits to local parks and horse-riding lessons. The PA will support her to take part in these activities in a calm, safe and supportive way.

We are looking for someone who is patient, attentive and understanding, and who can provide consistent and supportive care.

Experience supporting children with autism, learning disabilities or sensory needs is desirable but not essential for the right person.