Teaching Assistant - Autism & SEND

Protocol Education Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

No umbrella companies

FREE CPD Academy

FREE SEND and Autism training

Dedicated local consultant

Ongoing support

Long-term opportunities

Permanent opportunities

Career development

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND school in Gateshead, supporting pupils with Autism and additional needs. You will provide 1:1 support and assist during lessons to help pupils build confidence and independence.

Experience with autism is desirable, but attitude and transferable experience are valued. The role offers ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant and access to free CPD and DBS training.

Qualifications

• Experience with autism or SEND is desirable
• Attitude and transferable experience are important

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised 1:1 support
• Support pupils during lessons
• Work with small groups
• Help develop communication skills
• Support social interaction
• Encourage independence
• Promote positive behaviour
• Support emotional regulation
• Follow individual support plans
• Work closely with teachers and specialist staff
• Celebrate achievements, big or small

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Calm demeanor

Resilience

Reliable

Clear communication

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Autism & SEND | Gateshead

Do you have the patience, compassion and resilience to help a child succeed?

Protocol Education is recruiting a full-time Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEND school in Gateshead, supporting pupils with Autism and additional educational needs.

This is a rewarding role where you'll help pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop their confidence and become more independent.

What You'll Be Doing

As part of the school's dedicated support team, you will:

• Provide personalised 1:1 support
• Support pupils during lessons
• Work with small groups
• Help develop communication skills
• Support social interaction
• Encourage independence
• Promote positive behaviour
• Support emotional regulation
• Follow individual support plans
• Work closely with teachers and specialist staff
• Celebrate every achievement, big or small

What Makes You Right for This Role?

We're looking for someone who is:

• Patient and empathetic
• Calm and consistent
• Positive and enthusiastic
• Resilient and adaptable
• Confident communicating with children
• Reliable and hardworking
• Passionate about SEND

Previous experience with Autism or additional needs is desirable, but attitude and transferable experience are equally important.

Why Choose Protocol Education?

When you work with us, you'll benefit from:

• Weekly PAYE pay
• No umbrella companies
• FREE CPD Academy
• FREE SEND and Autism training
• Dedicated local consultant
• Ongoing support
• Long-term opportunities
• Permanent opportunities
• Career development

Suitable For

Teaching Assistants | Learning Support Assistants | Support Workers | Youth Workers | Behaviour Mentors | Care Professionals | 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.