Teaching Assistant - Specialist Autism Provision

Protocol Education is working alongside a specialist primary provision in Sunderland seeking a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and complex communication needs.

The school provides a highly structured and nurturing environment where pupils are supported to develop independence, communication, and life skills.

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Assisting with personalised learning programmes
• Supporting sensory regulation and communication strategies
• Encouraging independence throughout the school day
• Supporting social and emotional development
• Assisting with personal care where required
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and families

• Monday to Thursday: 8:30am – 4:00pm
• Friday: 8:30am – 3:30pm

• Level 3 qualification desirable
• Experience supporting SEND pupils preferred
• Positive, patient and resilient attitude
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply and pay for one
• Full-time applicants only

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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