Autism Teaching Assistant - Specialist School

Autism Teaching Assistant - Specialist School - Ferryhill, County Durham

Looking for a career where every day makes a difference?

Protocol Education is seeking a dedicated Autism Teaching Assistant to join a supportive specialist provision in Ferryhill, County Durham. You'll work closely with pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition, supporting them academically, socially and emotionally while helping create a safe and engaging learning environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone considering a future career in education, psychology or therapy.

What Protocol Education offers

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Free CPD Academy access
• Autism and SEND training
• Dedicated consultant support
• Long-term and permanent vacancies
• Career progression opportunities
• Refer a Friend rewards

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored support throughout the school day
• Encourage communication and social development
• Support sensory and emotional regulation strategies
• Adapt learning materials where required
• Build trusting relationships with pupils
• Assist with classroom routines
• Encourage confidence and independence
• Record and celebrate pupil progress

What you'll bring

• Patience and empathy
• Strong communication skills
• Flexibility and resilience
• A positive attitude
• Excellent teamwork skills
• A passion for helping children succeed

Experience in education, care or SEND is desirable but not required.

Perfect for

• Psychology Graduates
• Autism Practitioners
• SEND Teaching Assistants
• Learning Mentors
• Care Professionals
• Youth Support 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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