Job Title: ASC Teaching Assistant – Daily Supply
Location: Hackney, East London
Salary: £90–£100 per day (PAYE)
Contract: Short-Term / Day-to-Day Supply
Start Date: Immediate
A calm presence can change everything.
We’re looking for patient, steady, and adaptable Teaching Assistants to support a welcoming ASC (Autism Specialist) school in Hackney on a day-to-day supply basis.
If you enjoy meaningful work, like keeping things positive even when the day gets bumpy, and want flexibility built around your life, this is a brilliant place to be.
You’ll be helping pupils feel understood, safe, and ready to learn, whether you’re supporting communication, sensory needs, or structured routines.
What you’ll be doing:
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Providing one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with autism
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Helping pupils access learning through visual tools, calm routines, and personalised strategies
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Supporting communication needs, including PECs, visual schedules, and modelling language
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Working closely with teachers and specialists to create consistent, supportive environments
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Using patience, empathy, and clear communication to build trust
What you’ll need:
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Experience supporting children with autism, SEND, or behavioural needs
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A calm, nurturing approach and an ability to stay positive under pressure
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Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn
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A DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply
Why work with Protocol Education?
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Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella fees
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FREE access to Thrive and SEND CPD
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Local, flexible bookings matched to your strengths
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A supportive consultant who’s with you every step of the way
If you’re ready to bring calm, consistency, and kindness into a school that truly values its support staff, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or message us to chat about ASC opportunities in Hackney.
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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