Autism Support Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading education staffing agency is looking for an Autism Support Assistant to work in a special school in Gateshead. This role supports pupils with autism through structured activities and emotional regulation, requiring kindness and a willingness to learn. Training is provided, and no previous experience is necessary. Ideal for those interested in making a meaningful impact on young people's lives within a supportive and welcoming school environment.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella deductions

Free access to CPD modules

Supportive consultant guidance

Opportunities for long-term roles

Free online safeguarding training

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; training provided.
• Kindness, consistency, and willingness to learn are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with autism in the classroom and structured activities.
• Help with communication, routine, and emotional regulation.
• Work 1:1 or in small groups depending on pupil needs.
• Build positive relationships with young people.
• Use clear strategies recommended by teachers.
• Celebrate small steps and help pupils feel confident.

Job description

If you’re the kind of person who’s patient, curious and naturally calm, you could make a real difference to young people with autism, even if you’ve never worked in a school before.

We’re supporting a fantastic special school in Gateshead that’s looking for an Autism Support Assistant to join their team. The school is warm, welcoming and brilliant at helping new staff settle in, so it’s a great place to start if you’re looking for a meaningful new role.

You do not need any previous experience. Just bring kindness, consistency and a willingness to learn. The rest you’ll pick up along the way.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting pupils with autism in the classroom and during structured activities
• Helping with communication, routine and emotional regulation
• Working 1:1 or in small groups depending on the pupil’s needs
• Building positive, trusting relationships with young people who rely on steady adults
• Using clear, consistent strategies recommended by teachers and the SEN team
• Celebrating small steps forward and helping pupils feel confident and understood

What the school is looking for

• Someone calm, patient and good at noticing how children communicate
• A warm, reliable person who enjoys supporting young people
• No experience needed, full training and guidance provided
• A team player who’s happy to get stuck in and learn on the job
• Anyone with a background in care, youth work, coaching or childcare will also settle in quickly

Why join Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella deductions
• Free access to CPD, including autism, communication and behaviour modules
• A supportive consultant who knows the school and will guide you through the process
• Opportunities to grow, develop and move into long-term roles
• A friendly, steady introduction into SEND work

If this sounds like the career for you, please send across your CV over and we can have a chat!

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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