Job Title: Trainee ASC Teaching Assistant
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: £85 - £95 per day (PAYE – no umbrella fees)
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term
Want to start a rewarding career in education and learn how to make a real difference?
We’re looking for passionate, committed individuals to join a brilliant specialist school in Newcastle as Trainee Autism Support (ASC) Teaching Assistants. This is your chance to build skills, confidence, and experience while working in a supportive, inclusive environment.
This school is all about helping children grow into confident, independent learners who know their worth, love being part of their school community, and are ready to take their place in the wider world.
An excellent location for anyone commuting within the Newcastle area, located within 10 minutes of the City Centre.
What will you be doing?
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Supporting children with autism to communicate, learn, and thrive
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Helping pupils develop independence and confidence in their own abilities
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Building relationships, celebrating achievements, and working closely with families and specialists
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Being part of a school community that values kindness, aspiration, integrity, and resilience in everything they do
What we’re looking for:
We’re after people who are compassionate, reliable, and genuinely motivated to help young people reach their potential. If you’ve got a calm, positive approach and a willingness to muck in wherever needed, you’ll fit right in. You don’t need formal experience—just the drive to learn and a real commitment to making a difference.
What’s in it for you?
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Full training and support from experienced staff in autism education
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FREE Thrive training to help build emotional wellbeing skills
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Regular professional development from your dedicated SEN consultant
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Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella companies)
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FREE access to CPD to help you build your career
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Be part of a school that puts people first—staff, pupils, and community alike
Ready to take your first step into something meaningful?
Apply now or get in touch to find out more.
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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