Autism Support Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading education provider in the UK is seeking an Autism Support Assistant in Barking & Dagenham. The role involves providing support to pupils with Autism through 1:1 or small-group interactions, fostering their independence and emotional regulation. Candidates should have an interest in special educational needs (SEND) and display patience and reliability. You can earn between £90 and £110 per day through PAYE, with opportunities for training and ongoing support.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Access to specialist SEND and Autism CPD

Ongoing support from an education consultant

Variety of opportunities across SEN schools

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with Autism is a plus.
• Ability to maintain calm during challenging situations.
• Genuine interest in learning more about SEND.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small-group support to pupils with Autism.
• Support communication and emotional regulation.
• Encourage independence and celebrate progress.

Skills

Experience in SEND setting

Calm under pressure

Patience and reliability

Interest in SEND

Teamwork skills

Job description

Autism Support Assistant
Barking & Dagenham
£90–£110 per day (PAYE only)

Children need consistency, understanding and someone who truly gets them. If you’re someone who can stay steady when things feel unpredictable and you’re passionate about supporting pupils in school, this could be a brilliant opportunity.

The role

As an Autism Support Assistant, you’ll be working closely with ASC pupils, helping them feel safe, supported and ready to learn throughout the school day.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Providing 1:1 or small-group support to pupils with Autism
• Supporting communication, emotional regulation and classroom engagement
• Using structured routines, visual aids and sensory strategies
• Helping pupils manage transitions and changes to their day
• Working alongside teachers, SEN staff and therapists to keep support consistent
• Encouraging independence and celebrating progress in ways that matter to each child

Who this role suits

• You have previous experience working in a SEND setting (not essential)
• You’re calm under pressure and can read situations before they escalation
• You’re patient, reliable and build trust through consistency
• You’re genuinely interested in SEND and want to learn more
• You enjoy being part of a team and taking guidance from SEN professionals

What you’ll get

• Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella companies)
• Access to specialist SEND and Autism CPD at no cost
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
• Opportunities across a variety of SEN schools and provisions in Barking & Dagenham

If you’re looking for a role where your presence truly matters, apply now and join our Autism Support Assistant talent pool supporting schools across Barking & Dagenham.

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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