Autism Teaching Assistant – Durham (Full Time)

Location: Durham
Contract: Full time, long term
Start: ASAP
Pay: £89 to £110 per day (PAYE)

If you’re calm, patient and love helping pupils who thrive with structure, this role will feel right up your street. We’re working with a specialist autism provision in the Durham area that’s looking for a Teaching Assistant who can offer consistency, warmth and a steady presence.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting autistic pupils with communication and sensory routines

• Following clear structures that help pupils feel safe

• Using visuals, simple communication tools and predictable routines

• Helping pupils regulate emotions in a low-arousal environment

• Working alongside teachers, therapists and experienced SEND staff

We’d love to hear from you if:

• You have experience with autism, communication needs or behaviour

• You’re calm under pressure and great at building trust

• You can work full time and commit to a long-term role

• You drive and can travel across the Durham area

What you get from Protocol Education:

• Weekly PAYE pay

• Free SEND CPD including Autism and Thrive modules

• Personal support from your consultant

• Opportunities for long-term roles across SEND settings

If you want to help pupils feel safe, understood and confident, this is a lovely role to step into.