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Personal Care Assistant

North Somerset County Council

West Wick, Weston-Super-MareView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£35,672 to £142,688

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Part time

Closing date

Not specified

In plain English

What this job actually involves

You will support an 11‑year‑old with severe learning difficulties after school or on weekends, helping with play, communication and daily tasks. The role suits patient, caring people who enjoy working with children.

What you'll need

Be over 18 and have the right to work in the UK
Show patience and empathy when supporting a child with learning difficulties
Have experience or training in caring for children with special needs
Be able to work 4‑5 hours after school or at weekends
Pass a DBS (criminal record) check

How to boost your chances

Write a clear cover letter describing any experience with special‑needs children
Mention any relevant training such as child care or special education
Be ready to give two references who can speak about your caring skills
Check your availability matches the after‑school and weekend times
Prepare to discuss how you would help the child on playground equipment

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Job description

Personal Assistant for a young person P/T@ £17.15/hr in Weston-super-mare Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 7664c1a7 PA needed for young person 4-5 hours after school or weekends. This young person is 11 and has a short stature so struggles on play equipment prefers to just sit and watch, his speech is a bit here and there but the longer your around him the more you will start to understand him. He has severe learning difficulties so mentally development is around three to four year old. He is in …