Autism Support Worker - SEND School

Protocol Education Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking an Autism Support Worker to join specialist SEND schools in Northumberland, covering Morpeth, Cramlington and Blyth. This full-time, term-time only position offers a rewarding chance to help pupils thrive in a structured learning environment.

You will work closely with pupils with Autism Spectrum Conditions to support academic, social and emotional development, building positive relationships with families and staff. DBS checks and safeguarding training are required.

Qualifications

• All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
• Please note safeguarding responsibilities and DBS checks are described in the ad.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis
• Encouraging communication and social interaction
• Assisting with classroom learning
• Supporting sensory and emotional regulation
• Building positive relationships with pupils and families
• Helping pupils achieve EHCP targets

Job description

Autism Support Worker - SEND School

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Autism?

Protocol Education is working with specialist SEND schools across Northumberland looking for dedicated Autism Support Workers to help pupils thrive in a supportive and structured learning environment.

Location: Morpeth, Cramlington & Blyth
Contract: Full-Time | Term-Time Only

About the Role

You'll work closely with pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), supporting them academically, socially and emotionally throughout the school day.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine impact while gaining valuable SEND experience.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis
• Encouraging communication and social interaction
• Assisting with classroom learning
• Supporting sensory and emotional regulation
• Building positive relationships with pupils and families
• Helping pupils achieve EHCP targets

This Role Would Suit

• SEND Teaching Assistants
• Support Workers
• Care Assistants
• Psychology Graduates
• Youth Workers

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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