Learning Support Assistant (Autism Pathway) – Peterlee Location: Peterlee Contract: Full time, long term Start: ASAP Pay: £89 to £110 per day (PAYE) This is a brilliant chance to join a nurturing specialist setting supporting pupils with autism and communication differences. The team is warm, well-structured and looking for an LSA who can bring a mix of kindness, consistency and confidence. Your day will include: Supporting pupils across KS2–KS4 with communication and sensory needs Helping with emotion regulation and transitions Creating safe, low-demand learning spaces Using visuals and structured tasks Working 1:1 and with small groups depending on need You’ll be perfect for this role if: You have experience with SEND, ASC or SEMH You’re steady, reliable and great with routines You can adapt quickly when pupils’ needs change You drive and can travel around Peterlee easily What you’ll get with Protocol: Weekly PAYE pay Free CPD and SEND training Supportive consultant who checks in properly Opportunities across Peterlee, Durham and surrounding areas If you enjoy helping pupils feel settled and understood, this is a role where you’ll make a real difference. 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.