Autism support assistant Work, Jobs in Peterlee, Dur (with Salaries)

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker- PUR-952-132 Durham University Student (part time)
Purple —Durham
- From £20 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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5d
Kitchen Assistant
Outcomes First Group —Durham
- £13.25 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- School
- Employee discount
5d
Health Care and Education Assistant
Durham County Council —Durham
- £24,796 - £25,185 a year
- Temporary
- English
- School
- Annual leave
1d
Teaching Assistant
Outcomes First Group —Durham
- £22,160.62 a year
- Monday to Friday
- School
- Employee discount
2d
Senior Support Worker (Nights)
Essential Care and Support Ltd —Hartlepool
- £13.27 an hour
- Night shift
- Paid training
- Referral programme
Quick apply
8d
Teaching Assistant
Durham County Council —Durham
- £25,583 - £26,824 a year
- Full-time
- School
- Annual leave
21h
Specialist Occupational Therapist
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust —Durham
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Part-time
- English
5d
Personal Care Assistant / Support Worker
UKCIL —Hartlepool
- £13.00 - £13.50 an hour
Support Worker
Community Integrated Care —Washington
- £13.12 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- No experience needed
- IT
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
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1d
Learning Support Assistant (Northern Counties School)
Percy Hedley Foundation —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- School
- Teaching
- Employee assistance programme
Female Support Worker Driver
Community Integrated Care —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £13.12 an hour
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- IT
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
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Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Outcomes First Group —Durham
- £24,876 a year
- Monday to Friday
- School
- Teaching
- Employee discount
5d
Bank Support Worker
Community Integrated Care —Sunderland
- £13.12 an hour
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- IT
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
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Apprentice Teaching Assistant
Durham County Council —Durham
- £8 an hour
- Temporary
- School
- Annual leave
21h
Learning Support Assistant - British Sign Language
Percy Hedley Foundation —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- School
- Teaching
- Employee assistance programme
Learning Support Assistant - British Sign Language qualified (Jesmond)
The Percy Hedley Foundation —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £13.74 - £14.35 an hour
- Full-time
- Working with children
- In-person
- School
- Employee assistance programme
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12d
Learning Support Assistant (Hedleys College)
Percy Hedley Foundation —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
Support Worker
Claire Bradley —Whitley Bay
- £13.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Working with children
- Mentoring
- In-person
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Personal Care Assistant
Stockton Personalisation Support Service —Thornaby on Tees
- £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Driving
- In-person
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7d
Support Worker – (Bank)
Community Integrated Care —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £13.12 an hour
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- IT
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
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7h

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Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker- PUR-952-132 Durham University Student (part time)

Purple -
Durham

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Job details

Part-time
From £20 an hour
5 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave

Qualifications

Driving Licence
GCSE
Level 2 in Health & Social Care
Home care
Care plans
Communication skills

Full job description

About the Direct Payment Holder

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Personal Assistant to provide tailored support to a fourth-year student at Durham University, who is on the autistic spectrum (ASD). The ideal candidate will have experience working with neurodivergent young adults, particularly those on the autism spectrum (ASD), and will offer personalized guidance to foster the student’s independence.

The student is currently residing in St Aidan’s College, Durham University.

Hours and rate of pay hours Position Details:

Part-time: 5 hours per week during term time (total: 29 weeks). Hours must not exceed 144 over the academic year. Term dates for 2026/2027: o 28 Sep 2026 - 11 Dec 2026 (10 weeks) o 11 Jan 2027 - 19 March 2027 (10 weeks) o 26th April - 25 June 2025 (9 weeks) Pay: £20 per hour, plus pro-rata holiday pay. Location St Aidan’s College Durham University DBS/Checks Confirmation of DBS check Right to Work and references will be needed.

What you would be doing… Key Responsibilities:

Physical assistance is not required, this person is physically able and very healthy. Meet with the student 1-on-1 at least twice a week during term time.

Monitor well-being and assist with establishing personal care routines (e.g., organizing laundry, encouraging tidiness in accommodation). No physical assistance required; the focus is on fostering independence.

Support academic development by helping the student manage tasks across multiple modules, meet deadlines, and improve group work skills. Assist with social and career development, including helping the student build friendships and develop social skills. Support student to find career opportunities as they start the final year at university. Liaise with the student’s college (St Aidan’s) and family to ensure the appropriate level of care and support is consistently maintained.

Please send a CV (with 2 references) and a covering letter explaining why you would suit this role. Thank you.

* Sponsorship is not available for this role * * No agencies please *

Required skills and experience Requirements:

Experience working with neurodivergent young adults, especially those with ASD.  Empathy, patience, and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide tailored support.

Excellent communication skills for effective coordination with the student, their college, and their family.

Enhanced DBS Certificate required. Candidates should possess an existing certificate or be willing to obtain one at their own cost.

Must be based in or near Durham City.

Preference will be given to postgraduates, researchers, or individuals with strong ties to the university community.

This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a student’s university experience by helping them grow both academically and socially. If you have the relevant experience and are passionate about supporting others, we’d love to hear from you! As this is an urgent position, we encourage early applications.

Pay: From £20.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

Durham, Durham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Neuro divergent young adults with ASD: 1 year (required)

Location:

Durham, Durham (required)

Work Location: In person

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autism support assistant jobs in peterlee, dur

Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker- PUR-952-132 Durham University Student (part time)

Kitchen Assistant

Health Care and Education Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Senior Support Worker (Nights)

Teaching Assistant

Specialist Occupational Therapist

Personal Care Assistant / Support Worker

Support Worker

Learning Support Assistant (Northern Counties School)

Female Support Worker Driver

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Bank Support Worker

Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Learning Support Assistant - British Sign Language

Learning Support Assistant - British Sign Language qualified (Jesmond)

Learning Support Assistant (Hedleys College)

Support Worker

Personal Care Assistant

Support Worker – (Bank)

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