1:1 Autism Support Assistant

2 weeks ago


Gateshead, United Kingdom Protocol Education Full time

If you’re the kind of person who notices the small things, celebrates quiet progress, and brings a calm, steady presence to the day, this role could be a perfect fit.A brilliant specialist school in Gateshead is looking for a 1:1 Autism Support Assistant to work closely with a pupil who needs consistency, patience, and someone who truly understands how to support communication and sensory needs.What the role looks like Supporting a pupil with autism on a 1:1 basis throughout the school day Helping them understand routines, transitions, and expectations Using visual aids, sensory strategies, and clear communication Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and therapists Creating a predictable, reassuring environment where the pupil can thrive What the school is hoping for Experience with autism, either in education, care, youth work, or personal life Someone who’s calm, observant, and able to adapt on the spot A team player who’s not afraid to ask questions or try new strategies A supportive communicator who can build trust over time A positive, patient approach that puts the child at the centre What you get with Protocol Education Weekly PAYE pay Free access to our CPD Academy, including autism training, behaviour support, and safeguarding A local consultant who understands SEND settings in the North East Options to explore long-term roles in specialist, mainstream, and alternative schools A simple, friendly registration process Referral rewards when you recommend great people One last thing… If you’re not Thrive trained yet, we can offer it completely free. It’s a brilliant tool for supporting emotional needs, and specialist schools love it.If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference to a young person’s day, drop me a message and I’ll get everything moving.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 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.



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