Autism Support Assistant - Wallsend (Full-Time)

Protocol Education Ltd; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd in Wallsend is seeking an Autism Support Assistant to help pupils with ASC and related learning needs. You will create structure, consistency and positive learning experiences that support communication, confidence and independence.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, assisting access to lessons and promoting emotional regulation, with a focus on building trusting relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with autism spectrum condition (ASC) and ASC-related needs.
• Ability to create structure and positive learning experiences for pupils.
• Commitment to safeguarding and ongoing training.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

1:1 support

Group support

Communication

Relationship building

SEND education

Education

SEND

Care

Youth Work

Support Work

Nursery Practice

Psychology

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.

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

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support


• Supporting communication and social interaction


• Helping pupils access lessons


• Promoting independence and confidence


• Supporting emotional regulation


• Building positive relationships with pupils

The ideal candidate will be:

• Patient and empathetic


• Calm and adaptable


• A confident communicator


• Reliable and proactive


• Passionate about SEND education

Experience from the following backgrounds is welcomed:

• SEND


• Care


• Youth Work


• Support Work


• Nursery Practice


• Psychology

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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