Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant - Morpeth

Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant - Morpeth

Do you have experience supporting individuals with Autism or a passion for helping young people reach their full potential?

Protocol Education is recruiting for an Autism Specialist Teaching Assistant to join a supportive SEND provision in Morpeth.

Location: Morpeth
Contract: Full-Time

About the Role

The school supports pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition and associated communication and sensory needs. Staff work together to create a structured and nurturing environment where every pupil can thrive.

You will provide support both inside and outside the classroom, helping pupils access learning while developing independence and confidence.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis
• Delivering communication-focused interventions
• Supporting sensory regulation strategies
• Promoting independence and life skills
• Encouraging social interaction
• Supporting learning activities throughout the school day

We're Looking For

• Experience supporting Autism desirable
• Excellent communication skills
• Patient and nurturing personality
• Ability to build positive relationships
• Passion for inclusive education

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. 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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