Personal Assistant Supporting Music, Swimming and Outdoor Adventures

August 7, 2026 / Keith Mooney

Fun & Active Personal Assistant for 10-Year-Old Boy – Coatbridge

6 hours per week | Mainly Saturdays | Rate negotiable | Employed or self-employed options considered

We are looking for a warm, fun, energetic and reliable Personal Assistant to spend time with a pleasant and active 10-year-old autistic boy living in the Coatbridge area.

Kai loves getting out and exploring. He enjoys big open spaces, running, swimming and water play, parks, his trampoline and scooter, music, puzzles, museums and trips to the beach.

The main aim of the role is to help Kai get out, explore, have fun and experience more of the world while keeping him safe.

Kai has limited speech and communicates in his own ways, so we are looking for someone who is patient, observant and willing to take the time to get to know him and understand how he communicates.

Kai is highly energetic and has very little awareness of danger and may suddenly wander off. The role therefore requires good awareness of the environment, particularly when out and about. We often use child reins and or hold his hand to support him when required.

The role will involve spending time with Kai at home where he enjoys being in the garden or indoor play. You will also take him out into the community, for example to parks, swimming, museums, activities or other places he might enjoy. There will be some personal care to support changing his nappies and dressing.

You won’t be expected to know everything from day one. As a family, we can show you the approaches that work best with Kai, including how we try to support his communication, joint attention and self-regulation.

As you get to know Kai, we’d be happy for you to suggest and plan new activities or places you think he might enjoy.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Fun and energetic – happy to get involved and be active rather than watch from the sidelines. An interest in music or physical activities is particularly welcome but not necessary.
• Patient and calm – able to adapt when things don’t go to plan.
• Attentive and safety-conscious – able to provide close supervision while still helping Kai have some freedom to explore and have fun.
• Warm and friendly – able to build a positive and trusting relationship while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Proactive – willing to think of activities and experiences that Kai might enjoy.
• Reliable and trustworthy.

Experience with autism, learning disabilities or additional support needs would be helpful, but the right personality and willingness to get to know and understand Kai are more important.

You should be comfortable taking part in active outings and able to keep up with an energetic child.

A driving licence and access to a car are strongly preferred, as we’d like Kai to be able to access activities and places beyond his immediate area.

PVG Scheme membership will be required before starting.

6 hours per week, based on a two-week rotating pattern:

• Week 1:
  Saturday, 10:00am–4:00pm (6 hours)
• Week 2:
  Thursday, 3:30pm–6:30pm (3 hours) and Saturday, 9:00am–12:00pm (3 hours)

We have some flexibility which can be discussed.

Rate negotiable, depending on experience and whether the role is arranged on an employed or self-employed basis.

We are open to discussing the most suitable working arrangement with the right person. If working on a self-employed basis, the PA would be responsible for the relevant self-employment requirements, including tax, National Insurance, invoicing and appropriate insurance.

• Public Liability Insurance
• Membership of the Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme
• A valid Driving Licence and…