Autism Support Assistant

Protocol Education Limited; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autism training

Free CPD

Consultant support

School access

Career progression

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking Autism Support Assistants to work in Sunderland schools, helping pupils develop confidence, communication skills and independence.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one support for pupils with Autism
• Supporting communication and social development
• Encouraging engagement in classroom activities
• Helping students manage routines and transitions
• Building positive relationships with pupils, teachers and families
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and confidence

Job description

Autism Support Assistant Jobs Sunderland | Make a Lasting Difference

Working with children with Autism can be one of the most rewarding experiences within education.

Protocol Education is recruiting Autism Support Assistants to work within schools across Sunderland, supporting pupils to develop confidence, communication skills and independence.

This role is particularly suited to Psychology graduates, Health & Social Care professionals, support workers, care workers and counselling students who are looking to gain valuable experience supporting children and young people.

You’ll become an important part of a school's support team, helping pupils navigate the school day and achieving success both academically and socially.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one support for pupils with Autism
• Supporting communication and social development
• Encouraging engagement in classroom activities
• Helping students manage routines and transitions
• Building positive relationships with pupils, teachers and families
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and confidence

Why work through Protocol Education?

We appreciate that every educator is different. Whether you're looking for flexible work or a long-term role, we'll help find opportunities that match your skills and aspirations.

You’ll receive:

• Weekly PAYE pay from £94.32 per day
• Flexible and full-time opportunities
• Specialist Autism and SEND training
• Free CPD and professional development
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to schools across Sunderland and surrounding areas
• Long-term opportunities and career progression

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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