Autism Teaching Assistant - Blyth (Full-Time)

Protocol Education Ltd; Blyth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Free access to CPD Academy

Autism Awareness and SEND training

Dedicated local consultant

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Career progression support

Wellbeing guidance

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd in Blyth is seeking a full-time Autism Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist SEND provision. You will provide tailored 1:1 support to pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition to help them access education through structured routines and positive relationships.

You'll collaborate with teachers and staff, follow individual learning plans, and contribute to a nurturing, consistent classroom environment.

Qualifications

• All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

Responsibilities

• Providing tailored 1:1 support
• Supporting communication and social development
• Helping pupils engage with lessons
• Encouraging independence and confidence
• Following individual learning plans
• Building positive relationships with pupils
• Working closely with teachers and specialist staff
• Celebrating progress and achievements

Job description

Autism Teaching Assistant – Blyth (Full-Time)

Help pupils with Autism build confidence, communication skills and independence in a supportive school environment.

Protocol Education is recruiting a full-time Autism Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist SEND provision in Blyth. You'll support pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and associated learning needs, helping them access education through structured routines, positive relationships and personalised support.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people who thrive with consistency, patience and encouragement.

Why work with Protocol Education?

We match dedicated support staff with schools where they can make a lasting impact while continuing their professional development.

You'll receive:

• Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Autism Awareness and SEND training
• A dedicated local consultant
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Career progression support
• Wellbeing guidance

What you'll be doing

• Providing tailored 1:1 support
• Supporting communication and social development
• Helping pupils engage with lessons
• Encouraging independence and confidenceSupporting emotional regulation
• Following individual learning plans
• Building positive relationships with pupils
• Working closely with teachers and specialist staff
• Celebrating progress and achievements

What we're looking for

You'll be nurturing, patient and committed to supporting pupils with additional needs.

You'll also be:

• Calm and reassuring
• Adaptable and resilient
• A confident communicator
• Reliable and organised
• Positive and encouraging
• Passionate about 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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