Creative Classroom Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Creative Classroom Assistant to support students with Autism Spectrum Condition in a dynamic and rewarding environment. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in young lives, providing tailored support and working closely with teachers and the SEN team. Ideal for graduates in education or psychology, this position promises valuable experience and professional development opportunities. Join a supportive school community where your contributions will be highly valued, and help foster independence and self-esteem in children with special educational needs.

Benefits

Full training and ongoing professional development

Supportive and inclusive school environment

Valuable experience for future career progression

Opportunity to make a real difference in young lives

Qualifications

• Recent degree in Psychology, Education, or related field is essential.
• Strong communication skills and a genuine interest in Autism are key.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for pupils with Autism.
• Assist in developing communication skills and emotional support.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication Skills

Ability to Build Rapport

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Education

Related Field Degree

Job description

Creative Classroom Assistant
Location: Leeds
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: £89 - £105 per day (depending on experience)
Full-time | Monday - Friday | Term Time Only

Are you a creative and compassionate individual with a passion for supporting children with SEN? Do you thrive in a dynamic and rewarding environment where no two days are the same? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are working in partnership with a fantastic specialist school in LS6 seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Creative Classroom Assistant to join their dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates considering a career in education, psychology, speech and language therapy, or SEN support.

The Role:

As a Creative Classroom Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing tailored support to students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), helping them to access learning and develop their social and communication skills. You will work closely with the class teacher and the wider SEN team to implement individual education plans (IEPs) and deliver high-quality, person-centred support.

Key Responsibilities:

1. One-to-one and small group support for pupils with Autism
2. Promoting positive behaviour and social interaction
3. Supporting pupils in developing communication skills
4. Assisting with sensory regulation and emotional support
5. Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and parents
6. Encouraging independence and boosting self-esteem

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

1. A recent degree in Psychology, Education, or a related field
2. A genuine interest in Autism and Special Educational Needs
3. Patience, empathy, and a positive, can-do attitude
4. Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport
5. Previous experience working with children or young people (desirable but not essential)

What We Offer:

1. Full training and ongoing professional development
2. A supportive and inclusive school environment
3. Valuable experience for future career progression (e.g., teaching, educational psychology, therapy)
4. Opportunity to make a real difference in young lives!

If you’re passionate about supporting children with Autism and want to gain invaluable experience in a rewarding role, we would love to hear from you!

Apply now by submitting your CV or contact me [e-mail] call us on 01132468220 for more information.

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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