Autism Support Assistant

Autism Support Assistant (ASC TA)

Location: Peterlee

Salary: £89–£120 per day

Contract: Full-time, Long-term

Do you have a natural ability to connect with young people who see the world differently?

We’re seeking an Autism Support Assistant to work in a nurturing specialist setting, supporting pupils with autism and related communication needs. You’ll be part of a collaborative team helping children develop social, emotional, and academic skills in a safe and structured environment.

Your role will include:

• Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small, consistent groups
• Using visual supports, communication aids, and sensory strategies
• Encouraging independence and positive engagement
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and therapists

Ideal candidates will:

• Have experience or understanding of autism and neurodiversity
• Show empathy, flexibility, and emotional resilience
• Be proactive, reliable, and open to learning

Experience in specialist education is helpful but not essential—what matters most is your patience, positivity, and care.

Apply now and be part of a team that celebrates every small success.

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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