1:1 Autism Support Assistant | SEND School | Ferryhil

Protocol Education Ltd; Ferryhill; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE

FREE CPD Academy

FREE SEND training

FREE Thrive training

Dedicated consultant support

Local Ferryhill opportunities

Long-term placements

Job summary

Protocol Education are recruiting for a 1:1 SEND Support Assistant to join a specialist school in Ferryhill, supporting a pupil with Autism and complex additional needs. This hands-on role requires calmness, consistency and patience to help the pupil access learning and manage the school day.

You would provide dedicated 1:1 support, assist with transitions, and help manage sensory overload and anxiety within a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or adults with Autism.
• Experience within a SEND, SEMH, care or education setting.
• A Psychology or related degree.
• Experience in mentoring, youth work or behaviour support.
• A calm and patient approach.
• Confidence supporting someone through challenging moments.
• A genuine interest in understanding behaviour rather than simply reacting to it.
• Psychology graduates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the pupil during lessons and classroom activities
• Helping them manage sensory overload
• Supporting transitions between activities and different areas of school
• Providing reassurance during periods of anxiety or dysregulation
• Using clear routines and boundaries
• Supporting emotional regulation
• Encouraging communication and independence
• Following agreed behaviour and support strategies
• Working alongside teachers and SEND staff

Skills

Autism experience

SEND/SEMH experience

Calm and patient

Mentoring/youth work

Communication support

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

1:1 Autism Support Assistant | SEND School | Ferryhill

Location: Ferryhill
Job Type: Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026
Pay: £92.63-£108 per day, dependent on experience

Could you be the consistent support a child needs?

Protocol Education are recruiting for a 1:1 SEND Support Assistant to join a specialist school in Ferryhill, supporting a pupil with Autism and complex additional needs.

This is a hands‑on role where your ability to remain calm, consistent and patient could have a huge impact on a child's ability to access learning and manage the school day.

What will you be doing?

You'll provide dedicated 1:1 support, helping the pupil navigate some of the more challenging parts of their day.

• Supporting the pupil during lessons and classroom activities
• Helping them manage sensory overload
• Supporting transitions between activities and different areas of school
• Providing reassurance during periods of anxiety or dysregulation
• Using clear routines and boundaries
• Supporting emotional regulation
• Encouraging communication and independence
• Following agreed behaviour and support strategies
• Working alongside teachers and SEND staff

The pupil may display challenging behaviour when dysregulated, so resilience and emotional awareness are essential.

Who are we looking for?

You could be a great fit if you have:

• Experience supporting children or adults with Autism
• Experience within a SEND, SEMH, care or education setting
• A Psychology or related degree
• Experience in mentoring, youth work or behaviour support
• A calm and patient approach
• Confidence supporting someone through challenging moments
• A genuine interest in understanding behaviour rather than simply reacting to it

Psychology graduates are particularly encouraged to apply, as this role provides excellent practical experience alongside your academic knowledge.

What Protocol Education offers

• Weekly PAYE pay
• FREE CPD Academy
• FREE SEND training
• FREE Thrive training
• Dedicated consultant support
• Local opportunities across Ferryhill and County Durham
• Long‑term placements in specialist education

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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