SEN Support Assistant , ASD/Non-Verbal Support

Location: Harlow
Job Type: Supply Teaching
Industry: Primary Teaching and Learning Assistants
Reference: 311022111
Salary: £92 - 108 per day
Job Published: about 2 hours ago

This role is ideal for someone who is patient, resilient, and passionate about supporting children with complex communication and sensory needs.

The Role

  • Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with ASD

  • Supporting non-verbal communication, including PECS, visual timetables, Makaton, or AAC (where applicable)

  • Helping pupils regulate emotions and manage sensory needs

  • Supporting learning, personal care (where required), and social development

  • Working closely with SENCOs, teachers, and external professionals

Essential Skills & Qualities

  • Experience supporting children with ASD and/or non-verbal communication (school, care, or personal experience)

  • Calm, consistent, and empathetic approach

  • Understanding of sensory processing and behaviour as communication

  • Ability to follow individual education and support plans

Desirable (but not essential)

  • SEN training or qualifications

  • Experience with PECS, Makaton, or AAC

  • Background in SEN schools, care, or therapeutic settings

What We Offer

  • Meaningful, impactful work supporting vulnerable pupils

  • Specialist SEN placements

  • Ongoing SEN-focused training and guidance

  • Supportive teams who value your role

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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