Level 2/3 SEND Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in Sunderland is looking for a Level 2/3 SEND Teaching Assistant to support children with additional needs. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in a similar setting. You will assist pupils in communication, sensory management, and structured learning. The role offers weekly pay and a supportive environment for professional development.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Free SEND CPD

Support from a dedicated consultant

Long-term stable roles

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Ability to build trust and create positive learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with communication differences and sensory needs.
• Use visuals, routines, and consistent strategies.
• Help pupils manage transitions calmly.
• Work 1:1 and in small groups.
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists.

Skills

Supporting pupils with communication differences

Patience and warmth

Creating predictable learning spaces

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

Level 2/3 SEND Teaching Assistant – Sunderland

If you’ve got a Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification and a real passion for supporting children with additional needs, this SEND role in Sunderland could be a brilliant fit.

You’ll be joining a specialist setting where pupils with autism and communication needs flourish with the right support. Every day is different, full of small wins that feel huge.

Your role will include:

• Supporting pupils with communication differences, sensory needs and structured learning
• Using visuals, routines and simple, consistent strategies
• Helping pupils manage transitions calmly
• Working 1:1 and in small groups
• Teaming up with teachers and therapists to keep learning accessible

You’ll be perfect for this if:

• You hold a Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification
• You’ve supported pupils with SEND before
• You’re patient, warm and great at building trust
• You enjoy creating predictable, positive learning spaces

With Protocol you get:

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Free SEND CPD
• A consultant who actually listens
• Long‑term and stable roles in local specialist settings

If you want a role where your support really makes a difference, let’s chat.

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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