Are you someone who notices the little things, stays patient when days feel unpredictable and enjoys helping pupils feel understood? A welcoming specialist setting in Durham is looking for an Autism Support Worker who can bring calm, curiosity and consistent support to pupils who learn in different ways.
This role is all about connection, communication and creating a school day that feels safe and manageable for each child.
What you’ll be doing
* Supporting autistic pupils with communication, routines and engagement
* Using visual aids, sensory tools and structured approaches that make learning accessible
* Offering reassurance during transitions and emotional moments
* Working alongside teachers, therapists and support teams to provide steady, joined-up support
* Encouraging independence, confidence and positive interactions
* Helping pupils celebrate progress in ways that feel meaningful to them
Who we're looking for
* Experience supporting autistic children, young people or adults is helpful but not essential
* Someone calm, observant and able to adapt to individual needs
* A good listener who builds trust through warmth and consistency
* A proactive team player who enjoys learning new strategies
* A genuine interest in SEND, communication support and pupil wellbeing
What Protocol Education offers
* Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella deductions
* Free access to our full CPD Academy, including autism, communication support and behaviour training
* A dedicated consultant who listens, supports and finds the right setting for you
* Opportunities across SEND schools, specialist provisions and mainstream settings
* A simple registration process and ongoing check-ins
* Referral rewards when you recommend brilliant people
If you want to make a real difference to pupils who thrive with patience and structure, we’d love to hear from you.
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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