Autism Support Assistant - Heaton (Full-Time)

Protocol Education; Heaton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free SEND and Autism training

Weekly PAYE pay

Dedicated local consultant

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking an Autism Support Assistant for a specialist SEND setting in Heaton to support pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition and communication needs.

The role focuses on 1:1 support, encouraging communication, emotional regulation, and helping pupils access learning, with collaboration from class teachers and support staff.

Qualifications

• Experience with pupils with SEND or in similar support roles.
• Ability to support communication and emotional regulation.
• Willingness to work with children and assist learning.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis.
• Encouraging communication and interaction.
• Supporting emotional regulation.
• Helping pupils access classroom learning.
• Promoting independence and confidence.
• Working closely with class teachers and support staff.

Skills

SEND experience

Support work

Care

Youth work

Teaching assistance

Job description

Could you help a child feel safe, understood and ready to learn?

A specialist SEND setting in Heaton is looking for an Autism Support Assistant to support pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition and associated communication needs.

The school is seeking someone patient, empathetic and resilient who can build strong relationships and provide consistent support throughout the school day.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis
• Encouraging communication and interaction
• Supporting emotional regulation
• Helping pupils access classroom learning
• Promoting independence and confidence
• Working closely with class teachers and support staff

Ideal backgrounds include

• SEND
• Support Work
• Care
• Youth Work
• Teaching Assistance

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Free SEND and Autism training
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Dedicated local consultant
• Long-term career opportunities

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.
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