Autism Support Worker - Ferryhill

Protocol Education Ltd; Ferryhill; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a compassionate Autism Support Worker to join a specialist setting in Ferryhill. You will provide personalised 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition and additional needs, helping them access learning with confidence.

This role concentrates on developing communication, independence and social skills, supporting transitions and daily routines, and building strong relationships with pupils, families and staff.

Qualifications

• Must have the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
• All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support
• Assist pupils with classroom learning
• Encourage communication and interaction
• Promote positive social skills
• Support transitions and daily routines
• Encourage independence and confidence
• Build strong, trusting relationships

Skills

Patience and compassion

Calm and reassuring

Adaptable and flexible

Positive and enthusiastic

Confident communicator

SEND and inclusion

Job description

Autism Support Worker – Ferryhill

Your support could make all the difference.

Protocol Education is recruiting for a compassionate and enthusiastic Autism Support Worker to work within a specialist setting in Ferryhill.

You'll play an important role in helping pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition and additional learning needs develop their confidence, communication and independence.

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

About the Opportunity

You'll work closely with pupils throughout the school day, providing personalised support and helping them access learning in a way that works for them.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support
• Assist pupils with classroom learning
• Encourage communication and interaction
• Promote positive social skills
• Support transitions and daily routines
• Encourage independence and confidence
• Build strong, trusting relationships

What Makes a Great Autism Support Worker?

We're looking for someone who is:

• Patient and compassionate
• Calm and reassuring
• Adaptable and flexible
• Positive and enthusiastic
• A confident communicator
• Passionate about SEND and inclusion

Your Background

You don't necessarily need to have worked in a school before. This role could suit people with experience in:

• Teaching Assistance
• Support Work
• Care
• Youth Work
• Psychology
• Nursery/Early Years

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

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.

All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
• We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers.
• Full assistance provided.