1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant for Year 1 Autism Support

Protocol Education Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

CPD Academy access

SEN consultant support

Long-term role stability

Behaviour guidance

Growth across SEN and mainstream

Job summary

Protocol Education is helping a primary school in Westerhope, Newcastle upon Tyne, recruit a confident Teaching Assistant for a Year 1 pupil. This 1:1 role supports a non-verbal autistic child with structured routines and sensory regulation breaks.

You’ll use communication boards, Box Time approaches and work closely with SEN professionals to help the child stay calm, safe and ready to learn throughout the day (8:30–15:30, Mon-Fri).

Qualifications

• Experience supporting a child with SEN, preferably autism and communication needs.
• Calm under pressure and ability to set clear, consistent boundaries.
• Willingness to learn sensory regulation strategies.
• Team player with SEN professionals (SENCO, therapists, teachers).

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a Year 1 pupil who is non-verbal and autistic.
• Use communication boards to aid understanding and expression.
• Support Box Time approaches and structured routines.
• Deliver sensory circuits and breaks throughout the day.
• Collaborate with SEN staff to follow tailored plans.
• Help the child feel safe, regulated and ready to learn.
• Manage challenging behaviour calmly and safely.

Skills

SEN experience

Autism awareness

Calm under pressure

1:1 support

Challenging behaviour

Tools

Communication boards

Box Time approach

Sensory circuits

Job description

Protocol Education is helping a primary school in Westerhope, Newcastle upon Tyne, recruit a confident Teaching Assistant for a Year 1 pupil. This 1:1 role supports a non-verbal autistic child with structured routines and sensory regulation breaks.

You’ll use communication boards, Box Time approaches and work closely with SEN professionals to help the child stay calm, safe and ready to learn throughout the day (8:30–15:30, Mon-Fri).