Specialist Autism Support Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading educational support service in Sunderland is seeking a Specialist Autism Support Assistant to help older pupils with ASD and sensory needs. The ideal candidate will provide personalized support in a calm environment, focusing on independence and confidence. Experience with autism or complex needs is essential. This full-time temporary position may offer the option to become permanent in the future.

Benefits

FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with ASD
• Must have the appropriate qualifications and training

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with ASD in lessons and transitions
• Help deliver personalised learning plans
• Use visuals, schedules, and communication tools
• Support sensory regulation and low-demand routines
• Encourage independence and confidence

Skills

Experience with autism or complex needs

Calm and positive attitude

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Job description

Specialist Autism Support Assistant – (Secondary)

Location: Sunderland
Start: January
Contract: Full time

We’re looking for a Specialist Autism Support Assistant who can support older pupils with ASD, sensory needs and communication differences. The school offers a highly structured, low-arousal environment and values staff who can offer calm reassurance and clear direction.

Role highlights:

• Supporting pupils with ASD in lessons and during transitions
• Helping deliver personalised learning plans
• Using visuals, schedules and communication tools
• Supporting sensory regulation and low-demand routines
• Encouraging independence and confidence

You’ll bring:

• Experience with autism or complex needs
• A reflective, calm and positive attitude
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

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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