Join Us as an ASD Learning Support Assistant!
Location: Newcastle and North Tyneside| Job Type: Full-time
Are you a support specialist ready for the next step in your career? If you’re passionate about helping children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and want to make a genuine impact, we’ve got an exciting opportunity waiting for you! We’re looking for dedicated ASD Learning Support Assistants to work 1:1 with students at a fantastic school in Newcastle / North Tyneside.
This school prides itself on its friendly, nurturing environment, where every child feels supported and valued. If you share this ethos and want to help children thrive, read on!
Your Key Responsibilities:
- 1:1 Support: Be the go-to person for a child with ASD, guiding them through their school day.
- Enhance Communication: Help children develop their communication, speech, and learning skills in a supportive and patient way.
- Mentorship: Provide guidance and encouragement, helping students make positive choices for learning and behaviour.
- Facilitate Growth: Engage with children during unstructured times, developing creative activities that build social skills and confidence.
What We’re Looking For:
- Compassion & Patience: You’re passionate about working with children and have a natural understanding of their needs.
- ASD Experience: You have recent experience working with children who have ASD and understand the challenges they may face.
- Behaviour Management: Strong behaviour management skills to guide children in making the right choices.
- Proactive Attitude: You’re eager to create engaging, fun activities that help children thrive in a structured yet creative environment.
What’s in It for You?
- Competitive PAYE Pay: No hidden fees, just fair and transparent pay for your hard work.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexibility to fit your lifestyle, allowing you to balance work with other commitments.
- Ongoing Support: Our team of consultants is here to offer professional support whenever you need it.
- Career Growth: Access to opportunities that can lead to long-term roles and career progression.
- £50 Referral Bonus: Know someone else perfect for the role? Get rewarded when they join the team!
Ready to Make a Real Impact?
If you're excited about the opportunity to help children with ASD flourish and grow, we'd love to hear from you. Send over your CV today and take the next step in your rewarding career as an ASD Learning Support Assistant in Newcastle and North Tyneside!
Be the support these children need—apply now!
Pay rate is dependent on experience & qualifications
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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