SEN Teaching Assistant - Autism Support

A specialist SEN school in Peterlee is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition and communication needs. The provision offers: Small class sizesSpecialist sensory spacesTherapeutic support servicesStructured and nurturing learning environments Main Responsibilities: Supporting pupils within lessons and structured activitiesEncouraging communication and independenceSupporting sensory regulation strategiesAssisting with emotional and behavioural supportWorking collaboratively with the wider SEN team The successful candidate will: Have SEN or care experience desirableBe patient, adaptable and resilientHave strong interpersonal skillsBe passionate about supporting children with Autism 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.