Autism Specialist SEND Support | KS1 | Immediate Start

Protocol Education
Newcastle upon Tyne

A Primary School in Westerhope is seeking a dedicated SEND Support Assistant with strong autism experience to work in their SEND Classroom. This role is focused on working with a small group of KS1 children with autism and additional needs, providing 1:1 and small group support in a structured, nurturing environment.

You will be working with a team who are known for their friendly, helpful and welcoming manner.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Providing consistent, calm, and patient support to Year 1 children with autism in the SEND classroom

  • Supporting communication through visual aids, structured routines, and tailored strategies

  • Working closely with the class teacher and SEND team to deliver EHCP targets

  • Helping children regulate emotions, develop independence, and build confidence

  • Creating a safe, positive, and engaging environment where every child feels valued

About you:

  • Experience supporting children with autism (essential)

  • Confident using strategies to support communication and behaviour regulation

  • Patient, resilient, and able to remain calm in challenging situations

  • Flexible and proactive, with a strong commitment to inclusion

  • Available immediately and able to commit full-time

  • You have an enhanced DBS on the Update Service

Why join this school?

  • Supportive, collaborative staff team

  • A chance to make a real difference to children’s early education

  • Ongoing training and CPD opportunities (including free Thrive Approach training)

  • Weekly pay via PAYE and a dedicated consultant to support you

Apply today to start making a difference from day one. This role is available for an immediate start, so don’t miss out!

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.

Posted 2026-04-10

Recommended Jobs

Psychology ECT - Newcastle

Marchant Recruitment
Newcastle upon Tyne

Our client, a Good co-educational 11–18 school in Newcastle , is seeking a Psychology ECT to join their inspiring Humanities and Social Sciences faculty. This role is ideal for an enthusiastic …

View Details
Posted 2025-11-13

Town Planner

PENGUIN RECRUITMENT
Newcastle upon Tyne

Company: PENGUIN RECRUITMENT Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Salary: £30000 - £40000/annum

View Details
Posted 2026-03-30

Now Hiring: ICT Teacher with Immediate Availability

Wayman Learning Trust
Newcastle upon Tyne

Position: ICT Teacher Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Start Date: ASAP About Us: We are a dynamic and forward-thinking educational institution committed to providing exceptional le…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-23

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Vistry Group
Newcastle upon Tyne

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry North East, at our Newcastle Upon Tyne office.  As our Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will work within our…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-18

Health and Safety Manager

Streamline Search Limited
Newcastle upon Tyne

(Health And Safety Manager) - Position Overview Our client, a well - established construction company based in Dunston area is looking to recruit an experienced Health and Safety Manager As a Heal…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-25

National Account Manager

BMS Performance
Newcastle upon Tyne

National Account Manager National Account Manager - North Territory Smart Care Technology £55,000-£60,000 basic + £21,000 commission | £5,000 Car Allowance A rapidly growing p…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-19

Recruitment Analyst (Deutschsprachig) (Hiring Immediately)

oliverparks
Newcastle upon Tyne

Du willst in die Welt der Personalberatung einsteigen? Wir suchen einen deutschsprachigen Analysten (m/w/d) für unser DACH-Team bei Oliver Parks in Newcastle. Oliver Parks verfügt über eines der etab…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-27

SMSTS Site Manager (Dry Lining)

MPR Site Services Ltd
Newcastle upon Tyne

MPR Site Services are currently looking for a Site Manager to start on site in Newcastle starting as soon as possible for around 6 months The work will be for a drylining company, so will involve sup…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-15

Course Director (Mental Health)

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne

Salary: £109,725.00 - £145,478.00 per annum   Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits . We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, grea…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-16

Mobile Forklift Engineer

Holt Recruitment Ltd
Newcastle upon Tyne

Role: Mobile Forklift Engineer Location: Field Role covering the Newcastle & Surrounding areas. Salary: Up to £40-45 OTE (including Van, Door-to-Door Pay, Enhanced Overtime Rates) We are looking f…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-10