Autism Support Assistant About Us Protocol Education connects dedicated SEND staff with schools that appreciate their skills and care. We support educators across Sunderland by offering roles that feel meaningful and manageable. About the Role We’re recruiting an Autism Support Assistant for a Sunderland primary school with a well-established nurture provision. You’ll be joining a supportive team focused on communication, sensory understanding, and calm, predictable routines. What You’ll Be Doing Supporting autistic pupils with communication and sensory needs Preparing visual supports and using structured teaching methods Creating low-pressure learning environments that help pupils thrive Working closely with teachers, therapists and parents What We’re Looking For Experience supporting autistic pupils or children with additional needs Patience, empathy and a steady, reassuring approach Willingness to learn and follow structured strategies Strong collaboration skills Why Join Protocol Education Weekly PAYE pay Free online CPD including Autism Awareness and Thrive Approach modules Personalised consultant support Opportunities in both mainstream SEND and specialist provisions 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.