ASC Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency in Gateshead is seeking an ASC Teaching Assistant to support children with autism in a specialist setting. This full-time role involves providing 1:1 and small group support, implementing tailored strategies for emotional regulation, and collaborating closely with educators. Ideal candidates should have experience with SEND and strong communication skills. Enjoy competitive pay and ongoing professional training.

Benefits

Ongoing professional training and development opportunities

Supportive staff team and leadership

Competitive weekly pay

Qualifications

• Calm, compassionate, and resilient approach required.
• Confidence using visual and sensory aids necessary.
• Commitment to promoting inclusion, independence, and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with autism.
• Assist with structured learning, communication development, and social interaction.
• Implement tailored strategies to help pupils manage behaviour.

Skills

Experience supporting children or young people with autism or other SEND

Strong communication skills

Understanding of PECS, Makaton, or social stories

Job description

ASC Teaching Assistant

Location: Gateshead
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Start Date: Immediate

Are you calm, patient, and passionate about supporting children with autism? We’re looking for a dedicated ASC Teaching Assistant to join a specialist setting in Gateshead, supporting pupils with autism and associated learning needs.

This is a rewarding role where you will play an important part in creating a safe, structured, and nurturing environment that allows children to flourish both academically and emotionally.

The Role

As an ASC Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with autism and related needs

• Assist with structured learning, communication development, and social interaction skills

• Implement tailored strategies to help pupils regulate emotions and manage behaviour

• Use sensory and visual supports to aid understanding and engagement

• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and therapists to deliver personalised learning

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with autism or other SEND

• A calm, compassionate, and resilient approach

• Strong communication skills and confidence using visual and sensory aids

• An understanding of strategies such as PECS, Makaton, or social stories (desirable but not essential)

• A commitment to promoting inclusion, independence, and wellbeing

Why Join Us?

• The chance to make a real difference in a specialist setting

• Ongoing professional training and development opportunities

• Supportive, experienced staff team and leadership

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella companies)

• Personalised consultant support from Protocol Education

If you’re ready to support children with autism to thrive, apply today.

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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