SEND Teaching Assistant - Full-Time - Autism Support

Are you calm, patient, and passionate about supporting children with autism?

We are recruiting a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with ASD in a Gateshead primary school. This is a fantastic opportunity within SEND support jobs in Gateshead.

About the role:

You’ll support pupils both 1:1 and in small groups, helping them navigate the school day and access learning in a way that works for them.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Supporting pupils with structured routines and visual timetables
• Helping manage sensory needs and transitions
• Encouraging communication and social interaction
• Working closely with teaching staff and SENCO
• Creating a calm and supportive environment

What we’re looking for:

• A patient, consistent, and understanding approach
• Interest in autism and SEND support
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and adaptable

Working hours:

• Full-time
• 8:30am – 3:30pm
• Term-time only

Apply now

If you’re looking for rewarding and meaningful SEND support jobs in Gateshead, this role offers the chance to truly make a difference every day.

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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