Autism Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Weekly PAYE payments

Free CPD and online training

Dedicated consultant

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Ongoing support

£50 Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Protocol Education are seeking an Autism Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a specialist SEND setting in Sunderland. The role would suit someone who understands that every pupil communicates and learns differently and is confident adapting their approach to meet individual needs.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting children or young people, with Autism/SEND experience desirable, and a DBS check or willingness to apply for one.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people.
• Experience of Autism/SEND is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to apply for one.
• A positive and flexible approach.
• Strong communication skills.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised 1:1 and small-group support
• Support pupils with Autism and associated additional needs
• Encourage communication and social development
• Help pupils access classroom activities
• Support sensory regulation and emotional wellbeing
• Follow individual support and behaviour plans
• Encourage independence and life skills
• Work alongside teachers, therapists and wider support staff
• Celebrate progress, however big or small

Skills

Experience with children

Autism/SEND experience

DBS clearance or willingness

Positive and flexible

Strong communication

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Autism Teaching Assistant | Sunderland | Specialist SEND

Location: Sunderland

Job Type: Full Time, Term Time Only

Start Date: As soon as available

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, school hours

Pay: £98-£120 per day, depending on experience

Could you be the consistent, patient and encouraging adult who helps a young person feel confident in school?

Protocol Education are looking for an Autism Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a specialist SEND setting in Sunderland.

The role would suit someone who understands that every pupil communicates and learns differently and is confident adapting their approach to meet individual needs.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide personalised 1:1 and small-group support
• Support pupils with Autism and associated additional needs
• Encourage communication and social development
• Help pupils access classroom activities
• Support sensory regulation and emotional wellbeing
• Follow individual support and behaviour plans
• Encourage independence and life skills
• Work alongside teachers, therapists and wider support staff
• Celebrate progress, however big or small

The Ideal Candidate

You may have experience as a:

• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant
• Support Worker
• Autism Support Worker
• Residential Support Worker
• Youth Worker
• Care Worker

Most importantly, you will be patient, observant and able to build genuine relationships with pupils.

Requirements

• Experience supporting children or young people
• Experience of Autism/SEND is desirable
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to apply for one
• A positive and flexible approach
• Strong communication skills
• Right to work in the UK

Why Protocol Education?

• Competitive daily pay
• Weekly PAYE payments
• FREE CPD and online training
• Dedicated consultant
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Ongoing support
• £50 Refer a Friend bonus

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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