PA – Autistic Children; PDA Profile

PA Opportunity – Working with Autistic Children (PDA Profile) in Norwich, 31 hrs/month - Norwich - NR3

We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Personal Assistant to support autistic teenage girls with a Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) profile. Ideal candidates will have either personal or professional experience, or a strong interest in working with neurodivergent children and young people.

NR3, Norwich

Hours are flexible, with the requirement of availability after 3:30pm on weekdays during term time.

Weekend and school holiday availability is a plus and offers additional flexibility for working your contracted hours.

The current contract runs until March 2026, with the potential to renew annually.

• A genuine interest in supporting neurodivergent young people.
• Patience, creativity, and a flexible, child-led approach.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a young person’s life within a supportive and understanding environment.

• The rate of pay for this position is £12.38 - £13 per hour.
• Hours and times of work:
  Flexible, 31 hours per month (contracted until March 2026, with potential for yearly renewal).
• The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work I would normally expect to be done during 5.6 consecutive weeks.
• This position requires the employee to complete the following free annual training: GDPR, Health and Safety and First Aid.

• A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer.
• Satisfactory references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer.
• Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 6 months.