Autism & Behaviour Support Assistant (SEN)

Protocol Education; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE

Free CPD

SEND training

Dedicated consultant

Long-term opportunities

Ongoing support

£50 Refer a Friend

Job summary

Protocol Education in Sunderland is seeking a Behaviour & Autism Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Autism and additional needs in a specialist SEND setting. The role focuses on understanding the reasons behind behaviour and helping pupils develop strategies to feel more successful at school.

You will provide 1:1 and small‑group support, build trusting relationships, manage transitions, and work closely with teachers and the SEND team.

Qualifications

• Experience with Autism, SEMH or behaviour support is desirable.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with pupils and staff.
• Willingness to undertake safeguarding training and checks.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Autism and additional needs.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support.
• Build positive and trusting relationships.
• Identify and respond to potential triggers.
• Support emotional regulation.
• Encourage appropriate communication.
• Use positive behaviour strategies.
• Help pupils access classroom learning.
• Support transitions and routine changes.
• Maintain clear, consistent expectations.
• Encourage independence and confidence.
• Support pupils during less structured parts of the day.
• Work with teachers and the SEND team.

Skills

Calm

Patient

Consistent

Empathetic

Confident

Resilient

Autism experience

Job description

Protocol Education in Sunderland is seeking a Behaviour & Autism Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Autism and additional needs in a specialist SEND setting. The role focuses on understanding the reasons behind behaviour and helping pupils develop strategies to feel more successful at school.

You will provide 1:1 and small‑group support, build trusting relationships, manage transitions, and work closely with teachers and the SEND team.