Autism Support Assistant
Posted 3 hours 17 minutes ago by Protocol Education Ltd
Location: South Shields
Pay: £90-£120 per day
Start Date: April 2026
The Role:
- Supporting pupils with autism in structured environments
- Using visual aids and communication tools (e.g., PECS)
- Promoting independence and routine
- Supporting sensory needs
The Ideal Candidate:
- Experience with autism (school or personal)
- Understanding of sensory processing
- Calm and adaptable approach
- Passion for inclusive education
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.
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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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