At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with Autism in a safe and engaging learning environment.
- Company: Protocol Education, dedicated to making a difference in education.
- Benefits: Weekly pay, free training, dedicated support, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Perfect for psychology graduates and those looking to start a rewarding career in education.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Patience, empathy, strong communication skills, and a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Autism Teaching Assistant – Specialist School – Ferryhill, County Durham
Looking for a career where every day makes a difference?
- Protocol Education is seeking a dedicated
- Autism Teaching Assistant to join a supportive specialist provision in
Ferryhill, County Durham .
You'll work closely with pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition, supporting them academically, socially and emotionally while helping create a safe and engaging learning environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone considering a future career in education, psychology or therapy.
- What Protocol Education offers
- Weekly PAYE pay
- Free CPD Academy access
- Autism and SEND training
- Dedicated consultant support
- Long-term and permanent vacancies
- Career progression opportunities
- Refer a Friend rewards
Responsibilities
- Deliver tailored support throughout the school day
- Encourage communication and social development
- Support sensory and emotional regulation strategies
- Adapt learning materials where required
- Build trusting relationships with pupils
- Assist with classroom routines
- Encourage confidence and independence
- Record and celebrate pupil progress
- What you'll bring
- Patience and empathy
- Strong communication skills
- Flexibility and resilience
- A positive attitude
- Excellent teamwork skills
- A passion for helping children succeed
Experience in education, care or SEND is desirable but not required.
- Perfect for
- Psychology Graduates
- Autism Practitioners
- SEND Teaching Assistants
- Learning Mentors
- Care Professionals
- Youth Support Workers
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 Df E 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.
Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.
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Autism Teaching Assistant - Specialist School in Gateshead employer: Protocol Education Ltd
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