Autism Support Assistant - Wallsend (Full-Time)

Protocol Education; North East; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE weekly pay

Free CPD and training courses

Dedicated support from local consults

Opportunities for long‑term progress

Job summary

Protocol Education in Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, England is seeking an Autism Support Assistant to support pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and associated learning needs.

You will help create structure, consistency and positive learning experiences that allow pupils to develop communication skills, confidence and independence.

Qualifications

• Must have the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
• A valid enhanced DBS check is required or in progress.
• Safeguarding training provided by Protocol Education is available.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting communication and social interaction
• Promoting independence and confidence
• Supporting emotional regulation
• Building positive relationships with pupils

Skills

Patient

Empathetic

Calm

Adaptable

Reliable

Proactive

SEND education

Education

SEND

Care

Youth Work

Support Work

Nursery Practice

Job description

Looking for a role where the small wins truly matter?

A specialist setting in Wallsend is looking for a dedicated Autism Support Assistant to support pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and associated learning needs.

You'll help create structure, consistency and positive learning experiences that allow pupils to develop communication skills, confidence and independence.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting communication and social interaction
• Promoting independence and confidence
• Supporting emotional regulation
• Building positive relationships with pupils

The ideal candidate will be:

• Patient and empathetic
• Calm and adaptable
• Reliable and proactive
• Passionate about SEND education

Experience from the following backgrounds is welcomed:

• SEND
• Care
• Youth Work
• Support Work
• Nursery Practice

Why Protocol Education?

• PAYE weekly pay
• Free CPD and training courses
• Dedicated support from local consultants
• Opportunities for long‑term 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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Autism Support Assistant - Wallsend (Full-Time) - Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, England