Various locations across Brighton & Hove – travel required (On-Site)
Contract, Flexible hours
£14.13 - £14.36 per hour (£27,269 - £27,269 full time)
Flexible
Job introduction
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? As a SEND Short Breaks Personal Assistant (PA), you'll help create fun, inclusive, and enriching experiences for children aged 4–25 during the summer holidays.
If so, we want to hear from you!
We are recruiting 15 SEND Short Breaks Personal Assistants (PAs) to work over the summer holidays (Six weeks - Fixed term 28th July to 5th September 2025)
Working Hours & Flexibility: Flexible working patterns available - applicants can identify their own hours based on availability.
SEND Short Breaks Personal Assistants (PAs) will support children and young people (aged 4–25) with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across various SEND Short Breaks activity providers. PA's will also help children build confidence, develop life skills, and enjoy meaningful social experiences at organised activity sessions.
SEND Short Breaks PA's will also support children in their own homes. PA's will plan and deliver fun, engaging, inclusive activities that promote social interaction, communication, and personal development.
Shortlisting and interviews happen on a frequent basis, please submit applications as soon as possible. This advert may be withdrawn before the closing date of 29 June 2025 if the vacancies are filled and headcount complete.
For an informal discussion, please contact Katie Rowe - SEND & AP Commissioner Katie.Rowe@Brighton-Hove.gov.uk
About the role
About the Role:
As a SEND Short Breaks PA, you’ll play a vital role in supporting children with complex SEND needs to access Short Breaks activities, both at organised activity sessions, and in-home support. You’ll help children build confidence, develop life skills, and enjoy meaningful social experiences, while giving parent carers valuable respite.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 or 2:1 support to children and young people during SEND Short Breaks holiday activity sessions.
- Provide 1:1 or 2:1 in-home support for children and young people with SEND. Plan and deliver fun, engaging, inclusive activities that promote social interaction, communication, and personal development.
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children at all times, following safeguarding and health & safety policies.
- Build positive relationships with families and contribute to a supportive, inclusive environment.
- Work collaboratively with the Short Breaks activity teams, participate in team discussions and debriefs after each activity session.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEND
- A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.]
- Strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills.
Why Join Us?
- Make a real impact in the lives of children and families.
- Gain valuable experience in SEND support and inclusive practice.
- Be part of a dedicated and supportive team.
- Flexible working across various locations in Brighton & Hove.
Job Location: Various locations across Brighton & Hove, including community venues, schools, and family homes. The role involves travel between different activity sites and home-based support, depending on the needs of the child or young person.
Working Hours & Flexibility: Flexible working patterns available - applicants can identify their own hours based on availability.
- Opportunities for both part-time and full-time work throughout the school holidays.
- Ideal for individuals seeking seasonal, adaptable roles that fit around other commitments.
Please read our Apply for a job at the council pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.
As part of your application, you will need to upload your CV and answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (CV guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk) and and (Shortlisting guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk) as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.
Additional information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.
This role will be based across the city in flexible locations. Examples of these include community centres and primary schools across Brighton & Hove.
For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit Why work for us
Company information
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Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our fair and inclusive actions, our anti-racism strategy and the work we are doing to encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).
Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.