Dedicated 1:1 Autism TA | Ferryhill

Location: Ferryhill
Job Type: Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026
Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm
Pay: £98–£120 per day, dependent on experience

One pupil. One trusted adult. A huge difference.

Protocol Education are seeking a dedicated 1:1 Autism Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEND setting in Ferryhill.

This role is perfect for someone who understands that building a strong relationship can be the foundation for successful learning. You'll provide consistent support to a pupil, helping them navigate their day and develop the skills they need to become more confident and independent.

What You'll Support With

• 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Accessing lessons and educational activities.
• Communication and interaction.
• Transitions and changes to routine.
• Emotional and sensory regulation.
• Social development.
• Positive behaviour.
• Independence and life skills.
• Interaction with peers.
• Break and lunchtime routines.
• Individualised strategies and interventions.
• Sharing observations with the teaching team.

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who is:

• Patient and understanding.
• Calm and reassuring.
• Reliable and consistent.
• Resilient and adaptable.
• Observant and proactive.
• Warm and approachable.
• Confident working with individual needs.
• Passionate about making a difference through SEND support.

Previous Autism experience is preferred but not essential. Transferable experience from care, residential work, support work, psychology, youth work or similar environments will also be considered.

Benefits of Joining Protocol Education

• £98–£120 daily pay.
• Weekly PAYE pay.
• FREE CPD and online training.
• Dedicated SEND consultant.
• Autism and SEND-focused training.
• Long-term and permanent opportunities.
• Ongoing placement support.
• £50 Refer a Friend bonus.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where your support can genuinely change a pupil's school experience, apply today.

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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