ASC support assistant

Protocol Education Limited; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education are seeking a dedicated SEND Support Assistant in Sunderland to support pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition, communication difficulties and sensory needs. You will work 1:1 and in small groups, promoting communication and independence while assisting with personalised learning programmes.

Ideal candidates are graduates in Psychology, Criminology, Sociology or Education, with prior SEND or youth work experience preferred. Full-time availability Monday to Friday is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Psychology, Criminology, Sociology or Education.
• Experience supporting SEND, care or youth work desirable.
• Patient, proactive and enthusiastic.
• Full-time availability Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Promoting communication, social interaction and independence.
• Assisting with personalised learning programmes.
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and SEND professionals.
• Encouraging emotional regulation and positive behaviour.

Education

Graduate in Psychology / Criminology / Sociology or Education

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Autism and additional learning needs?

Protocol Education are working with a specialist setting in Sunderland seeking a caring and resilient SEND Support Assistant to provide tailored support to pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition , communication difficulties and sensory needs.

The Role

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Promoting communication, social interaction and independence
• Assisting with personalised learning programmes
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and SEND professionals
• Encouraging emotional regulation and positive behaviour

Ideal Candidate

• Psychology, Criminology, Sociology or Education graduate
• Experience supporting SEND, care or youth work desirable
• Patient, proactive and enthusiastic
• Full-time availability Monday-Friday

What You’ll Gain

• Valuable SEND experience
• Ongoing training and CPD
• Opportunity to secure a permanent school role
• Make a life-changing difference every day

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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