At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with Autism to build confidence and independence in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Join Protocol Education, a passionate advocate for inclusive education.
- Benefits: Weekly pay, free training, dedicated support, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Temporary role with potential for permanent placement and comprehensive safeguarding training.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Ideal for teaching assistants, psychology graduates, and aspiring therapists.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Autism Support Assistant – Whitley Bay (Full-Time)
Help create an environment where every learner feels understood, supported and ready to achieve.
Protocol Education is recruiting a full-time Autism Support Assistant to join a specialist SEND provision in
Whitley Bay
. The setting supports pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition and communication needs through structured routines, personalised support and specialist interventions.
You'll help learners develop confidence, social skills and independence while supporting them throughout their school day.
Why work with Protocol Education?
We're passionate about supporting schools that put inclusion and individual progress at the heart of everything they do.
You'll receive
- Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella companies
- FREE access to our online CPD Academy
- Autism Awareness and SEND training
- Dedicated consultant support
- Long-term opportunities
- Career progression guidance
- Wellbeing support
- What you'll be doing
- Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis
- Assisting with communication activities
- Encouraging social interaction
- Supporting sensory regulation strategies
- Promoting independence
- Working alongside teachers and therapists
- Monitoring pupil progress
- Celebrating achievements
- Who this role would suit
- Teaching Assistants
- Learning Support Assistants
- Psychology Graduates
- Support Workers
- Care Workers
- Aspiring Speech and Language Therapists
Apply today and help pupils with Autism build confidence and achieve their potential.
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 - Whitley Bay (Full-Time) employer: Protocol Education
Protocol Education is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the professional development of its staff. With flexible hours and comprehensive training opportunities, employees can grow their skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties in Gateshead. The company values its team members, providing competitive pay and dedicated consultant support to ensure a rewarding and fulfilling work experience.
