Graduate Learning Support Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading educational organization seeks a Graduate Learning Support Assistant to support autistic pupils in South Shields. This full-time role involves communication support using visuals, helping students manage sensory needs, and providing a consistent, friendly presence. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and a passion for working in a specialist SEND environment. Opportunities for professional development and training are included.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Free Autism and Behaviour CPD

Consultant support for development

Pathway into specialist education roles

Qualifications

• Experience working with autistic pupils preferred.
• Understanding of sensory needs.
• Enthusiasm for supporting children's learning.

Responsibilities

• Support communication using visuals and routines.
• Help pupils manage sensory needs.
• Encourage confidence during daily activities.
• Run engaging tasks under teacher guidance.
• Provide supportive presence throughout the day.

Skills

Communication support

Behaviour management

Patience

Encouraging confidence

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Education

Degree in Childhood studies

Degree in Health & Social Care

Degree in Criminology

Job description

Graduate Learning Support Assistant – Autism & Communication

Location: South Shields
Contract: Full time, long term
Start: ASAP
Pay: £89 to £110 per day (PAYE)

This is a brilliant opportunity for graduates wanting to gain real experience in a specialist SEND environment. You’ll work with autistic pupils who benefit from structure, visual communication and calm, consistent adult support.

Your role will involve:

• Supporting communication using visuals, PECS and routines
• Helping pupils manage sensory needs
• Encouraging confidence during transitions and daily activities
• Running simple, engaging tasks with guidance from teachers
• Being a friendly, supportive presence all day

Great for graduates in:

• Psychology
• Education
• Childhood studies
• Health & Social Care
• Criminology
• Or anyone looking for SEND experience

What you’ll get from Protocol:

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Free Autism and Behaviour CPD
• A consultant who supports your development
• A pathway into specialist education roles

If you’re enthusiastic, patient and ready to grow, this is a great place to start.

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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