Support Assistant - Fixed-term to July 2027 - £14.67 p/h Term-time only 10hrs/pw-Morpeth - Morpeth - NE61
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Support Assistant, Morpeth | £14.67ph | 10hrs Term Time
10 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks per year)
Fixed-term contract until 16 July 2027
We are seeking a caring and reliable Support Assistant to provide 1:1 support for young teenage girl with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD and Separation Anxiety Disorder.
Based in Morpeth, support will initially take place at home and within the local community. Bella follows a personalised educational programme, with a focus on practical life skills, confidence building ,enjoyable experiences. She enjoys Roblox, Minecraft, trampolining, swimming, and visiting local shops and cafés.
A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential, as support may include taking Bella swimming, to leisure activities and on community outings.
The role is for 10 hours per week during term time, ideally delivered across 2 or 3 weekday afternoons until 6pm.
The family will be as flexible as possible around Bella's educational timetable and rota.
If you enjoy making a positive difference to a young person's confidence, independence and wellbeing, we would love to hear from you.
Rate of Pay: £14.67 per hour
Hours: 10 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks per year)
Contract: Fixed term until 16 July 2027
Essential Requirements
- Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs
- Understanding of autism and sensory processing differences
- Ability to support social and leisure activities
- Full UK driving licence
- Access to own vehicle
- Safeguarding awareness
We are looking for someone who is calm, patient and gently spoken. Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs is essential. An understanding of autism, sensory processing and challenging behaviour would be beneficial. Due to sensory sensitivities, a non-smoker is preferred.
Services
Personal Care
Social + Leisure activities
Training
Essential PA Guide
Safeguarding Adults/Children
Understanding challenging behaviour
Autism / Aspergers
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Own personal car
Schedule, Pay & Hours
Time
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Sat
Sun
ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep