Autism Classroom Support Assistant

Protocol Education; Dover; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

DBS Update Service

Safeguarding training

Competitive pay

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting a full-time Autism Support Worker to join a warm special needs school in Tower Hamlets. You’ll provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with autism in a nurturing, structured environment, collaborating with teachers and therapists to help children develop communication, social and emotional skills.

We’re seeking a nurturing, patient communicator with SEND experience who is ready to roll up their sleeves and make a difference.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND, especially autism (school-based experience is a plus).
• Great communicator who works well with pupils, staff and parents.
• Nurturing, flexible approach with belief in every child's potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with autism.
• Work with teaching staff and therapists to create a safe, structured learning environment.
• Help children develop communication, social and emotional skills and celebrate progress.
• Bring positivity, patience and practical strategies to the role daily.

Skills

SEND experience

Communication

Flexible approach

Job description

Full-Time Autism Support Worker

Are you the calm in the chaos, the cheerleader in the classroom, and the smile that makes a difference? We’re on the lookout for a kind-hearted, can-do support worker to join a fantastic special needs primary and secondary school in Tower Hamlets.

You’ll be working full-time, supporting children with autism to thrive in a warm, inclusive environment where every small win is a big deal.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with autism.

• Working closely with teaching staff and therapists to create a safe, structured and joyful learning environment.

• Helping children develop communication, social and emotional skills — and celebrating every step they take.

• Bringing positivity, patience and practical strategies to your role, every single day.

What we’re looking for:

• Someone with experience supporting children with SEND, especially autism (school-based experience is a plus).

• A nurturing, flexible approach and a genuine belief in every child’s potential.

• A great communicator who works well with pupils, staff, and parents alike.

• Someone who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and make a difference — rain or shine.

Why join us?

• A supportive school community that values your voice and ideas.

• Ongoing training and development opportunities — grow your skills while you change lives.

• Competitive pay, termly check ins, and a dedicated consultant who’s always on hand to help.

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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