Job reference a8ce1942 · Posted 5 November 2026 Autism Care Assistant - Supporting a 9-Year-Old Boy - Haydon Bridge - £14.67ph 4-8 hrs ● Hexham, NE47 Hourly pay £14.67 Hours / week 4.0 Weekly pay £58.68 Apply for this job Share Share on X Share by email Share on WhatsApp Share on Facebook Copy job link Job description Personal Assistant Required – Supporting a 9-Year-Old Boy Rate of Pay: £14.67 per hour⏰ Hours: 4 hours per week (term time – Saturdays) and 8 hours per week (school holidays – flexible days)We are looking for a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Personal Assistant to support a 9-year-old boy with autism and significant developmental, sensory and communication needs. He is non-verbal and requires support to access social and leisure activities in the community.This role involves helping him take part in enjoyable, meaningful activities and ensuring he is safe and supported while out and about He benefits from a calm, patient approach from someone who can understand and respond to his individual needs.🔑 Key responsibilities:Supporting access to social and leisure activities 🎯Providing supervision in the community 👀Encouraging engagement in line with his communication needs ✅ Skills and experience required:Experience or understanding of autism and additional needs Patient, calm, and adaptable approach Ability to build a positive working relationship ℹ️ Additional information:No personal care or medication support requiredFull UK driving licence and access to own vehicle 🚗 (essential)📅 Working pattern:Saturdays during term timeFlexible days during school holidaysThis is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference by supporting a child to access and enjoy activities in the community 🌈 Skills & support Services Social + Leisure activitiesSupport to remain independent Training Essential PA GuideSafeguarding Adults/ChildrenAutism / Aspergers Transportation Full UK driving licenseOwn personal car Availability Times when support is needed. Time MonTueWedThuFriSatSun Morning Available Available Available Available Available Available Available Afternoon Available Available Available Available Available Available Available Evening Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Overnight awake Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Overnight sleep Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Pay & hours The key details for this role. Pay per hour £14.67 Average hours per week 4.0 hours Weekly estimate £58.68 Monthly estimate £254.28 Annual estimate £3,051.36 Annual FTE iFull-time equivalent: the estimated annual salary at the same hourly rate, based on 40 hours per week. £30,513.60 Estimated earnings are based on the advertised average weekly hours.