Autism Teaching Assistant – Full-Time (Peterlee / Easington)
Location: Peterlee / Easington
Pay: £90–£110 per day
Contract: Full-Time, Ongoing
We’re recruiting a full-time Autism Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a nurturing, structured and inclusive school environment.
You’ll work with pupils who are autistic and benefit from clear routines, calm communication and consistent support. This role is perfect for someone who understands that behaviour is communication and values patience and empathy.
Key responsibilities:
• 1:1 and small group support for autistic pupils
• Supporting communication, routines and transitions
• Helping pupils manage sensory and emotional needs
• Working closely with teachers and SEN staff
• Creating a calm, predictable learning environment
The school values:
• Understanding over judgement
• Consistency and structure
• Individual progress
• Strong relationships with pupils and families
Experience supporting autism is desirable but not essential. Training and guidance will be provided.
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.
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