Autism Support Assistant

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Type: Supply Teaching
Industry: Secondary Support
Reference: 311023426
Salary: £89.38 - 108.00 per day + PAYE, Pay dependent upon skills and experience
Job Published: about 3 hours ago

Full-Time Autism Support Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting autistic learners in a structured and nurturing environment? We are recruiting a full-time Autism Support Assistant within a specialist setting focused on communication, independence and wellbeing.

You will provide consistent support to help learners access education confidently.

Responsibilities:
• Deliver 1:1 and small group autism support
• Use visual timetables and structured routines
• Support sensory regulation strategies
• Promote independence and engagement

Skills & Qualities:
• Calm and consistent approach
• Understanding of autism and neurodiversity
• Strong teamwork skills

Apply now to help learners feel understood and supported.

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.

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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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