EOTAS Personal Assistant

Role: EOTAS Personal Assistant

Location:

Leeds (LS20)

Hours:

Monday - Friday 3-4 hours per day

Pay Rate: £19-£23PH Dependent on Experience

Start Date:

ASAP

We are looking for a relatable, energetic and open-minded Personal Assistant to support an active young person currently educated other than at school (EOTAS), who has PDA Profile and ADHD.

• Fun, action-packed trips out kayaking and outdoorsy activities.
• Hybrid working
• follow the young person's lead while gently expanding opportunities.
• celebrate and support the young person's strengths, interests, and identity.
• Commitment to neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based practice.
• build a trusting, respectful relationship at the young person's pace.
• Demonstrate a calm, patient, flexible, and non-judgemental approach
• Support without creating unnecessary demands or pressure.
• encourage independence while providing appropriate support.

This role would be an ideal fit for someone who is naturally relatable and energetic.

• Understanding of PDA:
  Experience with or an understanding of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA).
• Positive & Relatable
• Physically Able:
  Must have full physical ability (no movement or pain limitations) to assist and support during physical activities.
• Direct & Reliable:
  Open, straightforward communicator.
• Robust knowledge of neurodiversity.
• Experience supporting individuals who experience anxiety and emotional overwhelm.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Requirements:

• Driver:
  Must hold a valid driving licence and have access to your own car.
• Experience working with PDA
• Ehnanced DBS on the update service or willing to apply.
• Non Smoker
• Strong admin skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with parents, therapists, and other professionals.

Let's Educate is a trading name of Integra Education North Ltd.

Let's Educate is an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or other protected characteristics. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, suitable references and online background checks. Please note this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 - all spent and unspent convictions must be declared.