Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking an Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant to support children with Autism Spectrum Condition across Primary, Secondary and Specialist SEND settings. You will work with teachers, SENCOs and support teams to create positive learning experiences tailored to individual needs.

You’ll help pupils develop communication, social skills and confidence, support transitions, and promote independence and engagement in learning throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Experience in education, care, youth work or support roles is beneficial.
• Patience, understanding and passion for supporting children with autism.
• Ability to tailor support to individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small group support
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Supporting communication and interaction throughout the school day
• Implementing personalised strategies and support plans
• Encouraging engagement in learning activities
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and transitions
• Promoting independence, resilience and confidence

Skills

Build strong relationships

Remain calm in challenging situations

Adapt approach to meet individualneeds

Positive and reliable role models

Create supportive and inclusive enviro

Job description

Be the Consistent Support a Child Needs to Thrive

Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant | Primary, Secondary & Specialist Provisions

Some children need more than classroom support.

They need understanding. Structure. Encouragement. Someone who recognises their strengths and helps them navigate the challenges they face every day.

Protocol Education is recruiting Autism Specialist Teaching Assistants to support children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) across Primary, Secondary and Specialist SEND settings.

The Opportunity

As an Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping pupils access education, develop confidence and achieve their potential. You'll work closely with teachers, SENCOs and wider support teams to create positive learning experiences tailored to individual needs.

Many of the pupils you support may benefit from additional guidance with communication, social interaction, emotional regulation and managing transitions throughout the school day.

You’ll help pupils to:

• Build confidence and independence
• Develop communication and social skills
• Feel safe, supported and understood
• Engage positively with learning
• Reach personal and educational goals

Your Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small group support
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Supporting communication and interaction throughout the school day
• Implementing personalised strategies and support plans
• Encouraging engagement in learning activities
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and transitions
• Promoting independence, resilience and confidence

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for people who are patient, understanding and passionate about supporting children and young people.

Experience within education, care, youth work, coaching, mentoring, residential care, mental health support or support work is beneficial, but not essential.

We're particularly interested in individuals who can:

• Build strong relationships
• Remain calm in challenging situations
• Adapt their approach to meet individual needs
• Act as positive and reliable role models
• Create a supportive and inclusive environment

Why Work With Protocol Education?

• Flexible opportunities to suit your lifestyle
• Competitive pay rates
• Ongoing SEND and autism-specific training
• Opportunities across Primary, Secondary and Specialist Schools
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Clear progression routes into education, SEN and pastoral support careers

Make a Difference Every Day

If you're passionate about helping children with autism develop confidence, independence and a love of learning, we'd love to hear from you.

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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