At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a pupil with autism in a specialist environment, helping them learn and grow.
- Company: Join Protocol Education, a leader in educational support with a focus on SEND.
- Benefits: Earn £98-£120 per day, enjoy free training, and receive ongoing support.
- Other info: Flexible hours, term-time only, with potential for long-term opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a child's life while developing your skills in education.
- Qualifications: Experience with autism is great, but passion and patience are key!
The predicted salary is between 30285 - 37015 £ per year.
1:1 Autism Teaching Assistant | Sunderland
Location
Sunderland
Job Type
Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date
September 2026
Hours
Pay
£98-£120 per day, dependent on experience
Could you be the consistent adult a pupil needs?
Protocol Education are recruiting for a dedicated
1:1 Autism Teaching Assistant to support a pupil within a specialist SEND environment in Sunderland.
This is a highly relationship-focused role.
You'll work closely with an individual pupil throughout the school day, helping them to access learning, manage transitions, communicate effectively and develop greater independence.
The Role
You will
- Provide consistent 1:1 support.
- Build a trusting professional relationship with the pupil.
- Support access to lessons and learning activities.
- Help the pupil manage transitions between activities.
- Support emotional and sensory regulation.
- Encourage communication.
- Use personalised strategies recommended by the teaching team.
- Help the pupil develop independence.
- Support positive behaviour.
- Encourage interaction with peers.
- Provide reassurance during difficult moments.
- Support the pupil during break and lunchtime.
- Record and communicate relevant observations.
- Work closely with the class teacher and wider SEND team.
What Makes a Great 1:1 TA?
The right person will understand that consistency is key .
You will need to be
- Patient.
- Calm.
- Observant.
- Reliable.
- Resilient.
- Warm and approachable.
- Able to recognise changes in behaviour.
- Confident following individualised strategies.
- Passionate about helping pupils become more independent.
Previous experience supporting Autism is desirable, but transferable experience from care, residential settings, support work, psychology, youth work or similar environments will also be considered.
Why Join Protocol Education?
- Weekly PAYE pay.
- FREE CPD and online training.
- Dedicated SEND consultant.
- Autism-focused training opportunities.
- Long-term and permanent opportunities.
- Ongoing support.
- £50 Refer a Friend bonus.
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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1:1 Autism Teaching Assistant in Sunderland employer: Protocol Education Ltd
Protocol Education is an exceptional employer for teachers seeking meaningful roles in Bristol's vibrant educational landscape. With a strong commitment to professional development, supportive leadership, and a collaborative work culture, we empower educators to thrive while making a real difference in students' lives. Our flexible opportunities, competitive pay, and the potential for permanent placements after just 15 weeks make us an attractive choice for both early career and experienced teachers.
