Autism Support Assistant - Bristol

Protocol Education Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd. is seeking Autism Support Assistants to work in specialist education settings in BS34, Bristol.

This role suits Teaching Assistants, Support Workers, Care Workers, Psychology graduates, or anyone aiming to build a career in SEN education. The role offers flexible full-time and part-time opportunities, with ongoing consultant support and potential for long-term or permanent positions.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults.
• A patient, caring, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs.
• SEN or autism experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with ASC both in and out of the classroom.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual needs.
• Help students develop communication, social, and emotional skills.
• Encourage engagement in learning activities.
• Assist with behaviour regulation and positive routines.
• Work closely with teachers and wider support staff to create a positive learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Resilience

Job description

BS34, Bristol | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available

Are you passionate about supporting children with autism?

Do you have experience working with children, young people, or individuals with additional needs? We are recruiting Autism Support Assistants to work in specialist education settings across BS34, Bristol.

This rewarding role is ideal for Teaching Assistants, Support Workers, Care Workers, Psychology graduates, or anyone looking to build a career in SEN education.

The Role

As an Autism Support Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) both in and out of the classroom
• Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual needs
• Help students develop communication, social, and emotional skills
• Encourage engagement in learning activities
• Assist with behaviour regulation and positive routines
• Work closely with teachers and wider support staff to create a positive learning environment

We're Looking For

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults
• A patient, caring, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs
• SEN or autism experience is desirable but not essential

Ideal Backgrounds

• Teaching Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant
• Support Worker
• Care Assistant
• Psychology Graduate
• Youth Worker
• Sports Coach
• Health & Social Care Graduate

What We Offer

• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Valuable SEN and autism experience
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
• Excellent experience for aspiring teachers, psychologists, therapists, and social workers

Location

BS34, Bristol

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of children with autism, we'd love to hear from you.

Additional Information

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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