Autism Support Worker - Wallsend (Full-Time)

Protocol Education Ltd; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE

CPD Academy access

SEND training

Dedicated local consultant

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Career support

Refer a Friend rewards

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd is seeking a full-time Autism Support Worker in Wallsend to help pupils with autism access learning and develop communication skills. The role involves 1:1 support, promoting independence, and working with teachers in a specialist SEND setting.

Ideal candidates are empathetic, patient, with strong communication and a resilient attitude, committed to safeguarding and supporting pupils’ emotional needs.

Qualifications

• Empathetic and patient approach.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Calm and reassuring nature with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis.
• Encourage communication and interaction.
• Help learners access lessons and build independence.
• Support emotional regulation and build trusting relationships.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Resilience

SEND experience

Job description

Autism Support Worker – Wallsend (Full-Time)

Help pupils with Autism feel understood, valued and supported throughout their educational journey.

Protocol Education is recruiting a full-time Autism Support Worker to join a specialist SEND setting in Wallsend. You'll work with pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), helping them access learning, develop communication skills and build confidence in a structured and nurturing environment.

This role is perfect for someone who understands the importance of patience, consistency and positive relationships.

Why work with Protocol Education?

We're committed to helping support staff develop rewarding careers while making a real difference in education.

You'll receive:

• Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella companies


• FREE access to our online CPD Academy


• SEND and Autism Awareness training


• A dedicated local consultant


• Long-term and permanent opportunities


• Ongoing career support


• Refer a Friend rewards

What you'll be doing

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis


• Encouraging communication and interaction


• Assisting learners in accessing lessons


• Supporting emotional regulation


• Building trusting relationships


• Promoting independence and confidence


• Working with teachers and specialist staff


• Celebrating individual achievements

What we're looking for

• Empathetic and patient approach


• Strong communication skills


• Calm and reassuring nature


• Positive and resilient attitude


• Professional and dependable


• Passion for SEND education

Who this role would suit

• Autism Support Assistants


• Teaching Assistants


• Support Workers


• Care Professionals


• Youth Workers


• Psychology Graduates

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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