Learning Support Assistant

Every child deserves a learning environment where they feel understood, supported and able to thrive. For pupils with autism, the right support can make all the difference.

A specialist school in Sunderland is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils aged 4–19 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and associated communication and sensory needs.

This school places a strong emphasis on individualised learning, communication development and emotional wellbeing. Staff work together to create a structured, predictable environment where pupils feel safe and confident to engage in learning.

Your role will involve supporting pupils during lessons, helping them understand tasks, encouraging positive interactions and supporting their emotional regulation throughout the school day.

Many pupils communicate using a combination of visual timetables, Makaton, PECS and structured communication systems.

You will also support pupils during structured learning activities, transitions between lessons and sensory breaks, helping them remain calm and engaged.

If you are patient, supportive and passionate about helping young people with additional needs succeed in education, apply now to find out more about this rewarding opportunity.

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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