Autism Support Assistant - Ponteland (Full-Time)

Protocol Education; Ponteland; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

FREE CPD Academy access

Autism Awareness and SEND training

Dedicated local consultant

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Career development support

Wellbeing guidance

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a dedicated Autism Support Assistant to join a specialist SEND setting in Ponteland. You will support pupils with ASC, helping them access learning and develop communication skills in a day-to-day classroom environment.

The role involves working closely with teachers and specialist staff to promote independence, social and emotional development, and positive learning outcomes. Commitment to safeguarding is essential.

Qualifications

• Appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis.
• Encouraging communication and interaction.
• Supporting social and emotional development.
• Assisting with personalised learning activities.
• Promoting independence and confidence.
• Supporting emotional regulation.
• Building trusting relationships.

Job description

Help pupils feel understood, supported and confident in a learning environment designed around their needs.

Protocol Education is recruiting a full-time Autism Support Assistant to join a specialist SEND setting in Ponteland. You'll support pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), helping them access learning, develop communication skills and build meaningful relationships throughout the school day.

By providing consistency, encouragement and understanding, you'll play a vital role in helping pupils achieve positive outcomes.

Why work with Protocol Education?

We believe great support staff can make life-changing differences to young people and we're here to support your career journey.

You'll receive:

• Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Autism Awareness and SEND training
• A dedicated local consultant
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Career development support
• Wellbeing guidance

What you'll be doing

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis
• Encouraging communication and interaction
• Supporting social and emotional development
• Assisting with personalised learning activities
• Promoting independence and confidence
• Supporting emotional regulation
• Building trusting relationships
• Working alongside teachers and specialist staff

What we're looking for

You'll be compassionate, patient and committed to supporting pupils with additional needs.

You'll also be:

• Positive and encouraging
• Calm and dependable
• Adaptable and resilient
• A strong communicator
• Professional and reliable
• Passionate about inclusive education

Who this role would suit

• Autism Support Assistants
• Teaching Assistants
• Support Workers
• Care Professionals
• Youth Workers
• Psychology Graduates

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.