Weekend PA – Supporting an Autistic Child with Fun Activities and Outings in Salford SA-SC-001


Company:	Blue Sky Brokers
Salary:	Meets national minimum wage
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	M38 9WZ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Nov 2026
Closing date:	5 Dec 2026

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Summary

Job Role

Weekend Personal Assistant (PA) – Supporting an Autistic Child with Fun Activities and Outings in Salford SA-SC-001

Job Description

Weekend PA to support our autistic son (non-verbal) with swimming, trampolining, parks and other fun activities.

The role involves accompanying and supervising our son during his leisure activities, helping him stay safe, happy and engaged.

A two-week orientation period will be provided at the start of the role to help you get to know our son and allow him to become comfortable with you.

As our son finds it difficult to spend time with people he does not know, consistency is very important. We are therefore looking for one PA who can commit to the role for the full length of the contract and build a trusting, long-term relationship with him.

If our family travels abroad for an extended period, you will not be expected to travel with us. We will provide plenty of notice of any such periods.

Contract Type

Part Time

Permanent

Roles and Responsibilities

Accompany and supervise our son during leisure activities and outings, ensuring his safety and wellbeing.

Support him during swimming sessions, visits to local parks, trampoline parks and similar activities.

Follow the weekly activity schedule provided at the beginning of each week.

Communicate with him patiently, recognising his individual ways of expressing his needs and preferences.

Encourage his enjoyment and participation in activities while respecting his needs and interests.

Help create a calm, positive and supportive environment where he feels comfortable and secure.

Advert Details

Employer Gender: Male

Hourly Rate: £12.71

Hours Per Week: 6 hours per week in termtime + 8 hours per week in school holidays

How will the hours be used: During term time: Saturdays and/or Sundays, usually 10:30 am–3:00 pm, or from 12:00 pm onwards, depending on the planned activity. During school holidays: Two weekdays per week, for four hours per day, on mutually agreed days.

Essential requirements

The ideal candidate will be: Patient, calm, kind and caring. Reliable, responsible and committed to a long-term position. Experienced in supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ideally children with autism and non-verbal communication. Understanding of autism and different ways children communicate. Flexible with weekend working and available for some weekday shifts during school holidays. Enthusiastic about supporting a child to enjoy a range of activities and experiences. Required Training Experience working with children with SEND, either directly or in a SEND setting such as a school, nursery or care service. An understanding of autism and experience or knowledge of supporting children who are non-verbal or have limited verbal communication. Confident swimming skills and the ability to support a child safely around water. Our son can swim independently, and you would not normally need to swim alongside him, but you must be prepared to assist if needed. A current DBS check. A driving licence and access to a car would be preferred, but are not essential. We are looking for a kind, patient and reliable Personal Assistant (PA) to support our 11-year-old autistic son with his leisure activities and outings. Our son is mostly non-verbal, but he has a very good understanding of language and follows instructions well. He communicates mainly by pointing to what he wants or is referring to, and he uses single words for familiar items. He may also lead you by the hand to show you where he wants to go. He enjoys a variety of activities, including swimming, trampolining, visiting local parks, cooking, listening to music, sensory activities and, of course, food! We are looking for someone who will help him enjoy these activities safely while building a positive, trusting relationship with him. Other Relevant Information A two-week orientation period will be provided at the start of the role to help you get to know our son and allow him to become comfortable with you. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to make a positive difference to a young person's life. You will help our son access activities he loves, enjoy new experiences and feel safe and supported while out and about. We are looking for someone who understands the importance of patience, consistency and building trust, and who would enjoy becoming a familiar and dependable person in our son's life. If you have experience supporting children with SEND, are caring and reliable, and would enjoy helping our son make the most of his weekends and school holidays, we would love to hear from you. As our son finds it difficult to spend time with people he does not know, consistency is very important. We are therefore looking for one PA who can commit to the role for the full length of the contract and build a trusting, long-term relationship with him. If our family travels abroad for an extended period, you will not be expected to travel with us. We will provide plenty of notice of any such periods.

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