Overview
Hours: 4 hours term time, 6 hours school holidays
Rate of Pay: £14.00 per hour
Area: Washington
Driver Preferred
About Emma
Emma is a 13-year-old girl with autism, learning difficulties, and a pending diagnosis of ADHD. Emma suffered a stroke when she was born which has resulted in epilepsy caused by a brain injury. Emma struggles with transitions and she can sometimes present with challenging behaviour as a result, but she is very sociable and friendly. She is vulnerable and therefore needs close supervision, and while epilepsy training will be provided, this is currently well managed.
Role summary
I am looking for a kind, caring PA who has experience working with children with special needs.
Interests
Emma enjoys swimming and trampolining, iPad, playing games and crafts, going to Teal Farm Pub and outdoor activities if the weather is nice.
Responsibilities
* Support and/or prompt Emma to access sporting and leisure activities.
* Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
* Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
* Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
* Emma’s needs may vary from day to day, and tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.
Qualifications
* Kind, caring PA with experience working with children with special needs.
* Willingness to be trained in epilepsy; prior training not required.
* Ability to work with a 13-year-old with autism, learning difficulties, and ADHD; patience with transitions; sociable and friendly; close supervision required.
* Permission to work in the U.K.
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