Personal Assistant for Disabled Child
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £13.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | Threemilestone, Truro |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cornwall Council Together for Families |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | AADP2014 |
Summary
A Personal Assistant is required to support a happy, sociable and lively six-year-old autistic girl with ADHD living in Threemilestone.
She is looking for someone with whom she can build a positive relationship and who can provide 1:1 support at home and in the community, enabling her to explore and thrive. The role focuses on supporting her in social situations and helping her practice skills such as following instructions, listening to directions, and turn-taking.
She loves meeting new people and enjoys being outdoors where she can play freely. Her favourite places to visit include parks, beaches, woods, soft play areas, and anywhere she can run around and expend energy. She also enjoys imaginative play with Barbies and baby dolls and has a great love for animals.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support a young person in expanding her world and gaining greater independence — while making a meaningful difference in her life.
Pay: Starting at £13.00 per hour, with potential for increase based on skills and experience.
Hours: Up to 3 hours per week in term time, increasing to up to 8 hours in the school holidays. The family can be flexible to suit the candidate’s availability.
Requirements:
• Experience or knowledge of working with young people with special educational needs.
• A full driving licence is essential.
The successful applicant will be employed under a private arrangement with the family, and will not be employed or carry out work for Cornwall Council.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All offers of employment will be subject to the successful candidate undertaking an enhanced DBS check, the administration process will be undertaken by Cornwall Council.
If you would like to apply for this role, please send your CV. Alternatively, you can request an application form. Your CV or application form will be passed onto the family for their consideration. Due to the high number of applicants that are received for various roles, it is not always possible to inform applicants if they have been unsuccessful.
Please apply by emailing a copy of your CV and quoting the reference code AADP/2014 to: cypdirectpayments@cornwall.gov.uk
She is looking for someone with whom she can build a positive relationship and who can provide 1:1 support at home and in the community, enabling her to explore and thrive. The role focuses on supporting her in social situations and helping her practice skills such as following instructions, listening to directions, and turn-taking.
She loves meeting new people and enjoys being outdoors where she can play freely. Her favourite places to visit include parks, beaches, woods, soft play areas, and anywhere she can run around and expend energy. She also enjoys imaginative play with Barbies and baby dolls and has a great love for animals.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support a young person in expanding her world and gaining greater independence — while making a meaningful difference in her life.
Pay: Starting at £13.00 per hour, with potential for increase based on skills and experience.
Hours: Up to 3 hours per week in term time, increasing to up to 8 hours in the school holidays. The family can be flexible to suit the candidate’s availability.
Requirements:
• Experience or knowledge of working with young people with special educational needs.
• A full driving licence is essential.
The successful applicant will be employed under a private arrangement with the family, and will not be employed or carry out work for Cornwall Council.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All offers of employment will be subject to the successful candidate undertaking an enhanced DBS check, the administration process will be undertaken by Cornwall Council.
If you would like to apply for this role, please send your CV. Alternatively, you can request an application form. Your CV or application form will be passed onto the family for their consideration. Due to the high number of applicants that are received for various roles, it is not always possible to inform applicants if they have been unsuccessful.
Please apply by emailing a copy of your CV and quoting the reference code AADP/2014 to: cypdirectpayments@cornwall.gov.uk