PDA‑Experienced Support Worker (After‑School) – Hammersmith
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 21 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £14.95 i £21.00 yr awr |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | LLW |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 20 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Hammersmith, West London |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Special People |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 123 |
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PDA‑Experienced Support Worker (After‑School) – Hammersmith
Location: Hammersmith, London
Hours: After‑school support (weekdays)
Start: As soon as possible
Role: 1:1 Support Worker for a child with ASD and a PDA profile
About the Role
We are looking for a skilled, calm, and relationship‑led Support Worker to work with a child with Autism and a PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) profile. The role involves providing consistent after‑school support in the family home and local community.
This position requires someone who understands the unique presentation of PDA and can work flexibly, creatively, and collaboratively with the child and their family.
Essential Requirements
• Strong understanding of PDA and how it impacts communication, anxiety, and daily functioning
• Previous experience supporting children or young people with a PDA profile
• Ability to use a relationship‑based, low‑demand approach
• Confidence in adapting expectations, offering choices, and reducing perceived pressure
• Warm, patient, and emotionally attuned communication style
• Ability to build trust gradually and respectfully
• Reliability and consistency
Key Responsibilities
• Provide after‑school support in the home and community
• Build a trusting, respectful relationship with the child
• Use low‑arousal, low‑demand strategies to reduce anxiety
• Support emotional regulation and engagement through preferred activities
• Work collaboratively with parents and the wider team
• Promote independence at the child’s pace
• Maintain clear, professional boundaries and safeguarding standards
Ideal Candidate
You will be someone who genuinely enjoys working with neurodivergent children, understands the importance of autonomy and co‑regulation, and can think creatively when traditional approaches don’t work. You’ll be confident, grounded, and able to stay calm under pressure.
Location: Hammersmith, London
Hours: After‑school support (weekdays)
Start: As soon as possible
Role: 1:1 Support Worker for a child with ASD and a PDA profile
About the Role
We are looking for a skilled, calm, and relationship‑led Support Worker to work with a child with Autism and a PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) profile. The role involves providing consistent after‑school support in the family home and local community.
This position requires someone who understands the unique presentation of PDA and can work flexibly, creatively, and collaboratively with the child and their family.
Essential Requirements
• Strong understanding of PDA and how it impacts communication, anxiety, and daily functioning
• Previous experience supporting children or young people with a PDA profile
• Ability to use a relationship‑based, low‑demand approach
• Confidence in adapting expectations, offering choices, and reducing perceived pressure
• Warm, patient, and emotionally attuned communication style
• Ability to build trust gradually and respectfully
• Reliability and consistency
Key Responsibilities
• Provide after‑school support in the home and community
• Build a trusting, respectful relationship with the child
• Use low‑arousal, low‑demand strategies to reduce anxiety
• Support emotional regulation and engagement through preferred activities
• Work collaboratively with parents and the wider team
• Promote independence at the child’s pace
• Maintain clear, professional boundaries and safeguarding standards
Ideal Candidate
You will be someone who genuinely enjoys working with neurodivergent children, understands the importance of autonomy and co‑regulation, and can think creatively when traditional approaches don’t work. You’ll be confident, grounded, and able to stay calm under pressure.