Autism Teaching Assistant - Ferryhill

Posted 4 days 17 hours ago by Protocol Education Ltd

Permanent
Full Time
Temporary Jobs
County Durham, Ferryhill, United Kingdom, DL170
Job Description

Autism Teaching Assistant - Ferryhill, County Durham (Full-Time)

Help children with Autism flourish in a specialist learning environment.

Protocol Education is proud to be recruiting an Autism Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEND school in Ferryhill, County Durham. This full-time role offers the opportunity to support pupils with Autism and additional learning needs while working within a highly supportive and experienced school team.

If you're caring, motivated and passionate about helping young people reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Why work with Protocol Education?
  • Weekly PAYE pay
  • Free CPD Academy
  • Specialist SEND training
  • Dedicated consultant throughout your placement
  • Long-term and permanent opportunities
  • Career development support
  • Refer a Friend rewards
You'll be responsible for
  • Delivering personalised classroom support
  • Supporting communication and interaction
  • Encouraging independence and life skills
  • Helping pupils manage routines and transitions
  • Working alongside teachers and therapists
  • Creating a positive, inclusive learning environment
  • Recognising and celebrating every success
We're looking for someone who is
  • Patient and compassionate
  • Enthusiastic about SEND
  • A confident communicator
  • Adaptable and organised
  • Positive and resilient
  • Committed to helping every child succeed

Experience in schools, care settings, youth work or SEND is beneficial but not essential.

This opportunity is perfect for
  • Teaching Assistants
  • Autism Support Workers
  • Learning Support Assistants
  • Psychology Graduates
  • Care Professionals
  • Youth Workers

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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