Graduate Learning Support Assistant

Graduate Learning Support Assistant – Autism & Communication

Location: South Shields
Contract: Full time, long term
Start: ASAP
Pay: £89 to £110 per day (PAYE)

This is a brilliant opportunity for graduates wanting to gain real experience in a specialist SEND environment. You’ll work with autistic pupils who benefit from structure, visual communication and calm, consistent adult support.

• Supporting communication using visuals, PECS and routines
• Helping pupils manage sensory needs
• Encouraging confidence during transitions and daily activities
• Running simple, engaging tasks with guidance from teachers
• Being a friendly, supportive presence all day

• Psychology
• Education
• Childhood studies
• Health & Social Care
• Criminology
• Or anyone looking for SEND experience

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Free Autism and Behaviour CPD
• A consultant who supports your development
• A pathway into specialist education roles

If you’re enthusiastic, patient and ready to grow, this is a great place to start.

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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