At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with Autism through personalised 1:1 and small-group assistance.
- Company: Join Protocol Education, a leader in supporting young people with special educational needs.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, weekly payments, free training, and ongoing support.
- Other info: Flexible hours, term-time only, with potential for long-term opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills in a rewarding environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with children or young people; understanding of Autism/SEND is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 30285 - 37015 £ per year.
Location: Sunderland
Job Type: Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: As soon as available
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, school hours
Pay: £98–£120 per day, depending on experience
Could you be the consistent, patient and encouraging adult who helps a young person feel confident in school? Protocol Education are looking for an Autism Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a specialist SEND setting in Sunderland. The role would suit someone who understands that every pupil communicates and learns differently and is confident adapting their approach to meet individual needs.
Your Responsibilities
- Provide personalised 1:1 and small-group support
- Support pupils with Autism and associated additional needs
- Encourage communication and social development
- Help pupils access classroom activities
- Support sensory regulation and emotional wellbeing
- Follow individual support and behaviour plans
- Encourage independence and life skills
- Work alongside teachers, therapists and wider support staff
- Celebrate progress, however big or small
The Ideal Candidate
You may have experience as a:
- SEN Teaching Assistant
- Learning Support Assistant
- Support Worker
- Autism Support Worker
- Residential Support Worker
- Youth Worker
- Care Worker
Most importantly, you will be patient, observant and able to build genuine relationships with pupils.
Requirements
- Experience supporting children or young people
- Experience of Autism/SEND is desirable
- Enhanced DBS or willingness to apply for one
- A positive and flexible approach
- Strong communication skills
- Right to work in the UK
Why Protocol Education?
- Competitive daily pay
- Weekly PAYE payments
- FREE CPD and online training
- Dedicated consultant
- Long-term and permanent opportunities
- Ongoing support
- £50 Refer a Friend bonus
If you have a passion for supporting young people with Autism and want to develop your SEND experience, we would love to hear from you. 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.
Autism Teaching Assistant in Sunderland employer: Protocol Education
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