At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with Autism in a calm, inclusive school environment.
- Company: Join Protocol Education, dedicated to making a difference in learners' lives.
- Benefits: Weekly pay, free training, career support, and potential for permanent roles.
- Other info: Great opportunity for psychology graduates and those in care or youth work.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by helping students thrive and build confidence.
- Qualifications: Patience, compassion, and a passion for inclusive education are key.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 33483 £ per year.
Autism Support Assistant – North Shields (Full-Time)
Help create a school day where every learner feels understood, supported and ready to succeed.
Protocol Education is recruiting a full-time Autism Support Assistant to join a specialist educational setting in
North Shields .
This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and a range of additional learning needs.
You'll work closely with teachers and specialist staff to help learners access education, develop communication skills and build confidence in a calm, structured and inclusive environment.
Why work with Protocol Education?
At Protocol Education, we know that the right support can make all the difference, for pupils and for the people supporting them.
We'll take the time to understand your experience and career goals, then match you with a school where your skills can shine.
You’ll receive
- Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella companies
- FREE access to our online CPD Academy
- SEND, Autism Awareness and Behaviour Management training
- A dedicated local consultant
- Long-term and permanent opportunities
- Ongoing career and wellbeing support
- Refer a Friend rewards
- What you’ll be doing
- Providing tailored 1:1 and small-group support
- Helping pupils access lessons through clear, structured guidance
- Supporting communication, social interaction and independence
- Using consistent strategies to support emotional regulation
- Adapting activities and resources to meet individual needs
- Building positive and trusting relationships with learners
- Working closely with teachers, therapists and wider school staff
- Recognising and celebrating progress, however small
- What we’re looking for
You’ll be patient, compassionate and able to adapt your approach to each learner.
You’ll understand the importance of consistency and be confident remaining calm when situations become challenging.
You’ll also be
- A clear and confident communicator
- Reliable, proactive and organised
- Positive and encouraging
- Comfortable working as part of a team
- Passionate about inclusive education
Previous experience in SEND, education, care, youth work or support work is beneficial, but your attitude and willingness to learn are just as important.
- Who this role would suit
- Teaching Assistants
- Learning Support Assistants
- Support Workers
- Psychology Graduates
- Youth Workers
- Care Professionals
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.
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Autism Support Assistant - North Shields (Full-Time) employer: Protocol Education Ltd
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