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Autism Teaching AssistantProtocol Education • Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England
Autism Teaching Assistant

Autism Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education • Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England
13 days ago
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Job description

Autism Teaching Assistant – Ferryhill, County Durham (Full-Time)

Support children with Autism to build confidence, independence and achieve success every day.

Protocol Education is recruiting a full-time Autism Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming specialist school in Ferryhill, County Durham. This September opportunity is perfect for someone who is passionate about supporting children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and additional learning needs within a nurturing educational environment.

Working alongside experienced teachers and SEND professionals, you'll provide individualised support that enables pupils to engage in learning, develop communication skills and celebrate every achievement, no matter how small.

Why choose Protocol Education?

At Protocol Education, we match great people with schools where they can genuinely make a difference.

You'll benefit from:

  • Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella companies
  • Free access to our CPD Academy
  • SEND, Autism and Behaviour Management training
  • A dedicated local consultant
  • Long-term and permanent opportunities
  • Ongoing career support
  • Refer a Friend rewards

Your responsibilities

  • Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
  • Encouraging communication and social interaction
  • Helping pupils regulate emotions using consistent strategies
  • Adapting learning activities to suit individual needs
  • Supporting classroom routines and transitions
  • Building positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
  • Promoting independence and confidence
  • Celebrating progress and personal achievements

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is:

  • Patient, calm and understanding
  • Passionate about inclusive education
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • A strong communicator
  • Reliable and committed
  • Able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Experience working within SEND, education, care or youth work is desirable but not essential.

This role is ideal for

  • Autism Teaching Assistants
  • Teaching Assistants
  • Learning Support Assistants
  • Support Workers
  • Psychology Graduates
  • Youth Workers

Apply today and begin a rewarding career supporting young people in Ferryhill this September.

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.

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