Autism Support Assistant – Northumberland (Full-Time)

Do you thrive in structured environments where consistency is key?

We are recruiting a full-time Autism Support Assistant in Northumberland within a specialist setting focused on communication, routine and independence.

This is a role where small, consistent steps lead to meaningful progress.

Protocol Education will support you throughout, helping you develop confidence and specialist skills.

Why this role works
• Structured and predictable environment
• Opportunity to develop autism support skills
• Supportive and experienced team
• Ongoing development opportunities

Responsibilities
• Support structured routines
• Use communication strategies
• Encourage independence
• Promote engagement

Skills & Qualities
• Patient and consistent
• Observant and proactive
• Interest in SEND

Apply now and help learners thrive.

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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