An excellent SEND school in Gateshead is looking for a caring, calm and confident KS1 Autism Support Practitioner to join their team. If you love helping young children feel safe, understood and ready to learn, this role could be the perfect match for you. About the role You’ll be supporting KS1 pupils with autism who need structure, patience and consistent, nurturing support throughout their school day. You’ll help them make sense of routines, develop independence and access learning at a pace that works for them. Your day may include: 1:1 and small group support for children with autism Using visual aids, routines and sensory strategies Supporting emotional regulation and communication Working closely with teachers, therapists and the SENCO Celebrating every small win, because they all matter What the school is looking for Someone who is: Calm, compassionate and able to build instant trust Experienced supporting children with autism, or confident learning on the job Patient, observant and brilliant at following structured approaches A solid team player who communicates clearly and stays positive Experience in SEND, early years, youth work, care or similar environments is very welcome. Why join Protocol Education? You’ll receive: Weekly PAYE pay, not umbrella FREE access to our online CPD Academy, including Thrive training Friendly, local consultant support Opportunities across SEND, mainstream and alternative settings A simple, supportive and human registration process Ready to make a real difference every day? If this sounds like your kind of role, apply today and let’s get the ball rolling. 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.