Graduate Autism Support Assistant

Protocol Education • Full-time • West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, GB • £11 - £13 / hour • 2w ago

Graduate Autism Support Assistant
Location: Leeds
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: £89 - £105 per day (depending on experience)
Full-time | Monday - Friday | Term Time Only

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for supporting young people with Autism? Are you looking to gain hands-on experience in a rewarding role within a supportive school environment?

We are working in partnership with a fantastic specialist school in LS8 seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Graduate Autism Support Assistant to join their dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates considering a career in education, psychology, speech and language therapy, or SEN support.

The Role:

As a Graduate Autism Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing tailored support to students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), helping them to access learning and develop their social and communication skills. You will work closely with the class teacher and the wider SEN team to implement individual education plans (IEPs) and deliver high-quality, person-centred support.

Key Responsibilities:

✅ One-to-one and small group support for pupils with Autism
✅ Promoting positive behaviour and social interaction
✅ Supporting pupils in developing communication skills
✅ Assisting with sensory regulation and emotional support
✅ Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and parents
✅ Encouraging independence and boosting self-esteem

Pay rate is dependent on experience & qualifications.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

✨ A recent degree in Psychology, Education, or a related field
✨ A genuine interest in Autism and Special Educational Needs
✨ Patience, empathy, and a positive, can-do attitude
✨ Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport
✨ Previous experience working with children or young people (desirable but not essential)

What We Offer:

Full training and ongoing professional development
A supportive and inclusive school environment
Valuable experience for future career progression (e.g., teaching, educational psychology, therapy)
Opportunity to make a real difference in young lives!

If you’re passionate about supporting children with Autism and want to gain invaluable experience in a rewarding role, we would love to hear from you!

➡️ Apply now by submitting your CV or contact me at(url removed)or call us on (phone number removed) for more information.

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.

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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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