Children’s Support Assistant – Creative & Community-Based Support
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 February 2026 |
| Location: | Crawley, West Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Independent Lives |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DP8221 |
Summary
Children’s Support Assistant – Creative & Community-Based Support
Ref: DP8221
Location: Crawley
Details
This role is to support a Woman
The candidate should be a woman*
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
Employed
Hours per week:
6 hours a week term time 8 hours a week school holidays
Hourly pay rate:
TBC
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We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Children’s Support Assistant to provide one-to-one support to a 7-year-old girl with autism and ADHD. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and who enjoys delivering engaging, child-led activities in both home and community settings.
The child enjoys painting, soft play and sensory-based activities, and the successful applicant will be confident in using these interests to support emotional regulation, social development and positive engagement. Care will be primarily delivered in the family home, with regular opportunities to access the local community, including leisure and recreational activities.
The position offers 6 hours per week during term time, increasing to 8 hours per week during school holidays. Flexibility and reliability are essential. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are required to support community-based activities.
This role would suit a professional, caring and adaptable individual with experience of, or a strong interest in, supporting children with autism and ADHD. In return, we offer a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact, develop specialist skills and work within a supportive, person-centred care environment.
Duties include:
- Eating and drinking assistance
- Housekeeping
- Cooking
- Transportation
- Bathroom assistance
Candidate qualities:
- Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
- Reliable with good timekeeping
- Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
- Hygienic, tidy and well organised
- Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
- Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
- Honest and cheerful
- Creative
- Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
- Must be comfortable with pets
- Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
Additional requirements
Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
Notes:
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.
If you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.
Please note: If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
Ref: DP8221
Location: Crawley
Details
This role is to support a Woman
The candidate should be a woman*
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
Employed
Hours per week:
6 hours a week term time 8 hours a week school holidays
Hourly pay rate:
TBC
-
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Children’s Support Assistant to provide one-to-one support to a 7-year-old girl with autism and ADHD. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and who enjoys delivering engaging, child-led activities in both home and community settings.
The child enjoys painting, soft play and sensory-based activities, and the successful applicant will be confident in using these interests to support emotional regulation, social development and positive engagement. Care will be primarily delivered in the family home, with regular opportunities to access the local community, including leisure and recreational activities.
The position offers 6 hours per week during term time, increasing to 8 hours per week during school holidays. Flexibility and reliability are essential. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are required to support community-based activities.
This role would suit a professional, caring and adaptable individual with experience of, or a strong interest in, supporting children with autism and ADHD. In return, we offer a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact, develop specialist skills and work within a supportive, person-centred care environment.
Duties include:
- Eating and drinking assistance
- Housekeeping
- Cooking
- Transportation
- Bathroom assistance
Candidate qualities:
- Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
- Reliable with good timekeeping
- Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
- Hygienic, tidy and well organised
- Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
- Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
- Honest and cheerful
- Creative
- Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
- Must be comfortable with pets
- Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
Additional requirements
Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
Notes:
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.
If you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.
Please note: If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
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