About the Employer

We are looking for a SEN PA to add to a network of support for our beautiful six-year-old son. He is autistic and is currently non-speaking, he has high needs and requires constant supervision but is making lovely progress in his development which is so exciting to see! He is starting to use a talker and he will request favourite foods, he will lead and gesture to what he wants and he has a good understanding of simple language.

Within the family he has two big brothers, a Mummy and Daddy and a pet black Labrador all who love him very much! He particularly likes exploring the garden (in almost all weathers) among the flowers, watching the trees, sitting on a swing, playing in sand and water and collecting sticks! He likes reading books with an adult, listening to YouTube simple songs, jumping on his trampoline, sensory play, being tickled and cuddled but most of all he loves his snacks!! He enjoys trips to the park and still uses a pushchair to provide security and safety. He is very precious to us and brings us so much joy. 

We would love to find a warm, kind person who can help with all his needs, form a great relationship, nurture his progress and help him thrive! Most of all, making time together really fun! 

Please reach out if you feel you could be the special person that wants to make a huge difference to our little man’s life and help him on his journey to reach his full potential!

Job criteria - 

School holiday support and some weekend hours 

To provide a continuation of educational interventions e.g. Attention Autism / Bucket

To have a wealth of knowledge in SEN and supporting needs

To have a good understanding of SaLT and be willing to use or be trained to use an 
AAC (Augmentative Alternative Communication Device - GRID on an iPad) to help support and model communication

Follow a sensory diet when required 

Provide a sense of routine and structure (with the use of now & next boards and a 
visual timetable with the use of PECs)

Help plan educational sensory play to provide engaging activities (with the help and support of mother and home resources) 

Support with toilet training and be able to change pad if needed 

Full driver’s license and ability to escort to local areas for trips out and about 

Provide high quality care and respite for family 

Most importantly, to have a good understanding of Autism and a good experience of working with SEN children 

Family have a pet black Labrador (very loveable!)
 

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning

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Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.Labrador.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
• Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

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The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

Required Skills

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• To be able to follow instructions accurately.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous caring experience is essential.
• Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.