Personal Assistant; PA Child Learning Disability Reference: DP​/AGin

Personal Assistant (PA) for a Child with a Learning Disability

Reference: DP/AG07

Location:

Grappenhall, Warrington

Hours:

4 hours per week, typically up to twice weekly after‑school collection or a full 4‑hour session on a weekend day/evening by prior agreement.
Salary: £12.60 per hour

Start Date:

ASAP

We are looking for a kind, patient, and reliable Personal Assistant to support a bright and loving 7‑year‑old child with a learning disability who is non‑verbal and requires support with personal care. The PA will work closely with the child and family to promote a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment that encourages independence and well‑being.

• Collect the child from school twice weekly, with flexibility to offer additional hours over weekends and holidays by prior agreement.
• Provide one‑to‑one support tailored to the child’s individual needs.
• Assist with all aspects of personal care, including intimate care and toileting.
• Support daily routines such as dressing, feeding and hygiene.
• Use non‑verbal communication methods (e.g., symbols, gestures, or assistive technology) to engage with the child, ensuring their well‑being and reducing stress.
• Encourage play, creativity and social interaction in a calm and structured way.
• Always ensure the child’s safety and emotional security.
• Work collaboratively with parents and other professionals involved in the child’s care (e.g., therapists, educators).
• Adapt to the child’s changing needs and maintain flexibility in approach.

• Passion for working with children with additional needs.
• Hands‑on experience supporting children with learning disabilities, non‑verbal communication, sensory processing or autism.
• Excellent communicator, able to use non‑verbal or alternative methods.
• Understanding and sensitivity around providing intimate care while encouraging independence.
• Physically fit to assist with moving, handling and personal care tasks.
• Patient, empathetic, calm, compassionate and emotionally resilient.
• Reliable, punctual, respectful and professional.
• Ability to work flexibly and respond to the child’s changing needs.
• Confident in providing engaging and sensory activities in both home and external environments.
• Ability to follow care plans and guidance from the child’s family and specialists.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training (e.g., safeguarding, first aid, communication methods).
• Enhanced DBS check.
• References required.
• Clean UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to use a mobile phone for pictures and sharing images with full discretion of the parents/employer.

• Qualifications in education, childcare, health & social care or related fields.
• Knowledge of alternative communication tools such as PECS, Makaton, or AAC devices.
• Previous experience working in a home‑based setting.

This application will be subject to an Enhanced check through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Send a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role to iltrecruitment@ and quote the reference DP/AG07. The Independent Living Team will forward your application to the employer, who will arrange interviews directly.