Autism Support Assistant - Jesmond (Full-Time)

Protocol Education Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd. is seeking an Autism Support Assistant for a specialist provision in Jesmond to support pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition and learning needs.

The role focuses on 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils engage with learning, and building essential life skills in a structured environment. The successful candidate will work inside and outside the classroom, develop communication skills, and foster positive social interactions.

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and learning needs.
• Ability to provide 1:1 and small-group support.
• Willingness to complete safeguarding checks and training.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting communication and interaction
• Encouraging positive social skills
• Helping pupils access learning activities
• Supporting transitions and routines
• Building trusting relationships

Skills

Patient and understanding

Calm and adaptable

Strong communicator

Positive and proactive

Passionate about SEND support

Education

Teaching Assistant

Support Worker

Care Worker

Youth Worker

Psychology Graduate

Nursery Practitioner

Job description

Autism Support Assistant – Jesmond (Full-Time)

Every child deserves someone who understands how they learn best.

A specialist provision in Jesmond is looking for an Autism Support Assistant to work closely with pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and additional learning needs.

You’ll help pupils navigate the school day, develop communication skills and build confidence in a supportive and structured environment.

Location: Jesmond
Pay: £92.63 - £102 per day
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term

About the role

You’ll support pupils both inside and outside the classroom, helping them engage with learning and develop essential life skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting communication and interaction
• Encouraging positive social skills
• Helping pupils access learning activities
• Supporting transitions and routines
• Building trusting relationships

We're looking for someone who is:

• Patient and understanding
• Calm and adaptable
• A strong communicator
• Positive and proactive
• Passionate about SEND support

Ideal backgrounds include:

• Teaching Assistant
• Support Worker
• Care Worker
• Youth Worker
• Psychology Graduate
• Nursery Practitioner

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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