Creative SEND Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SEND school in Sunderland is looking for a Creative SEND Teaching Assistant to bring creativity into the classroom and support pupils with additional needs. This role involves delivering engaging activities, fostering self-expression, and collaborating with teachers to create an inspiring learning environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in the creative arts and a nurturing approach to education.

Benefits

FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training

Qualifications

• Background or strong interest in the creative arts.
• Experience or willingness to learn working with SEND students.
• Understanding of self-expression importance for SEND pupils.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, hands-on activities that support communication.
• Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups to build confidence.
• Collaborate with teachers to create a calm, inspiring learning space.

Skills

Creativity

Nurturing

Patience

Flexibility

Job description

Job Title: Creative SEND Teaching Assistant

Location:Peterlee
Start Date: ASAP / September 2025
Daily Rate: £83 – £95
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Bring creativity into the classroom and help SEND pupils shine.

An inclusive SEND school in Sunderland is seeking a Teaching Assistant with a flair for creativity – whether it’s art, music, drama, or storytelling. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your creative talents to support children with additional needs including autism, speech and language difficulties, and learning challenges.

Role responsibilities:

• Delivering engaging, hands-on activities that support communication and expression

• Using creative methods to help pupils access learning in a sensory-friendly way

• Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups to build confidence and social skills

• Helping with classroom routines, displays, and resource preparation

• Collaborating with teachers to create a calm, inspiring learning space

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a background or strong interest in the creative arts

• Understands the importance of self-expression for SEND pupils

• Is nurturing, imaginative and flexible in their approach

• Has experience (or a willingness to learn) working with SEND students

• Brings positivity and patience to every interaction

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.

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