Autism Support Teaching Assistant

A forward-thinking specialist school, part of a national SEN trust, is seeking an Autism Support Teaching Assistant to join their expanding team.

The school caters for pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition, SEMH needs and associated communication difficulties within a highly supportive and therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting autistic pupils with their learning and emotional development
• Delivering structured support routines and sensory strategies
• Encouraging communication and independence
• Supporting behaviour regulation and wellbeing
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff and clinical teams
• Assisting with outdoor learning and enrichment activities

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience supporting children with Autism or SEN
• Be patient, adaptable and empathetic
• Have strong interpersonal skills
• Be passionate about inclusive education
• Be committed to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

The school offers excellent CPD opportunities, specialist training and a rewarding working environment focused on improving outcomes for young people.

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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