Autism Support Worker

Protocol Education Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist school in Durham is seeking an Autism Support Worker to provide vital support for pupils. This role emphasizes creating routines and providing emotional support to those with autism. Ideal candidates should demonstrate patience, empathy, and experience in supporting autistic children. The position offers competitive pay, free training access, and a supportive consultant during your journey. If you're passionate about making a difference, apply now to join this rewarding environment.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Free access to online CPD Academy

Supportive local consultant

Referral rewards for recommending a friend

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with autism or young people.
• Calm and reassuring presence for pupils.
• Willingness to learn and adapt based on guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils.
• Use structured routines to help pupils feel safe.
• Support communication and emotional wellbeing.

Skills

Experience supporting autistic children

Patience

Empathy

Understanding sensory needs

Teamwork

Job description

If you believe every child deserves to feel seen, understood, and supported, this role might be right up your street. A welcoming specialist school in Durham is looking for a calm, caring Autism Support Worker to join their team. You’ll be the steady, reassuring presence a pupil can rely on, helping them navigate their school day with confidence and comfort.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with autism
• Using structured routines to help learners feel safe and settled
• Supporting communication, sensory regulation, and emotional wellbeing
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and the wider SEND team
• Helping pupils access learning in a way that works for them

We’d love to hear from you if you

• Have experience supporting autistic children or young people
• Bring patience, empathy, and a calming presence
• Understand sensory needs and how to support them
• Build trust through consistency and kindness
• Are open to guidance from specialists and enjoy working as part of a team
• Have Thrive or trauma-informed training, or would like to access our free training

What you get from Protocol Education

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• Free access to our online CPD Academy
• A local consultant who genuinely supports you
• Opportunities across SEND, mainstream, and alternative settings
• A smooth, friendly registration process
• Referral rewards when you recommend a friend

If you’re ready to support pupils who thrive with understanding and routine, we’d love to chat. Apply today and we’ll help you take the next step.

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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