Protocol Education
Autism Support Assistant
Autism Support Assistant at Protocol Education, based in Gateshead, North East, paying £98 - £110 per day. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £98 - £110 per day
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Gateshead, North East
- Closing date
- Sector
- Support Worker
- DBS check
9% below the typical rate for support worker
Reference 311042831
About the role
Autism Support Assistant - Specialist SEND School
Do you have the patience, empathy and enthusiasm needed to support young people with Autism?
A specialist SEND school in Gateshead is looking for an Autism Support Assistant to join their dedicated team. This rewarding role offers the chance to support pupils with Autism in a nurturing environment where every achievement is celebrated.
Location: Gateshead
Hours: Monday-Friday | Term-Time Only
What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting pupils with Autism throughout the school day
- Delivering tailored 1:1 and small-group interventions
- Encouraging independence and confidence
- Providing emotional and behavioural support
- Assisting pupils with classroom activities and routines
- Helping create a positive and inclusive learning environment
Who We're Looking For
This role would suit:
- Psychology and Education graduates
- Teaching Assistants
- Care and Support Workers
- Youth and Community Workers
- Individuals looking to gain valuable SEND experience
No two days are the same, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships and helping young people achieve their potential.
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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Reference: 311042831 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 19 Nov 2026 · Listed via Protocol Education
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