Level 2 Teaching Assistant (Autism Specialist) – Sunderland/Peterlee Pay: £89 to £110 per day Start: Immediate Contract: Long-term This Level 2 role is ideal if you’re experienced in supporting autistic pupils and love working in structured, nurturing environments. You’ll join a team that understands sensory regulation, communication differences and the power of consistent support. Every day is purposeful, and every pupil has their own way of showing progress. You’ll be doing: • Supporting learning through structured activities • Helping pupils regulate with sensory strategies • Providing calm, predictable support • Contributing to communication plans and routines We’re looking for: • Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) • Experience in SEND settings or care environments • Someone patient, observant and grounded What you get: • Weekly PAYE pay • FREE SEND CPD and Thrive training • A consultant who checks in regularly Ready to do important, meaningful work every day? 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.