Level 2 SEN Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in Sunderland seeks a Level 2 Qualified Teaching Assistant to support pupils requiring additional emotional and behavioral support. This role involves providing 1:1 and small group support, assisting with behavior management, and encouraging positive engagement within a structured environment. The ideal candidate must have a Level 2 qualification, experience with children with additional needs, and strong communication skills. This temporary role offers the chance to make a positive impact on pupils' learning and development.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training

Potential for permanent position

Qualifications

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification is essential.
• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs.
• Must have a calm, patient and resilient approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Support the delivery of personalised learning programmes.
• Assist with behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies.
• Encourage positive engagement and learning routines.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff.
• Monitor and feedback on pupil progress.

Skills

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs

Calm, patient and resilient approach

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Level 2 Qualified

Location: Sunderland
Rate: £90–£110 per day
Contract: Temporary / Long-term opportunities

About the Role

We are seeking a Level 2 Qualified Teaching Assistant to join a specialist education setting in Sunderland, supporting pupils who require additional emotional and behavioural support. This setting provides a structured, nurturing environment for pupils who have struggled to engage in mainstream education.

You will play a key role in supporting learning, behaviour and emotional regulation, helping pupils build confidence and re-engage with education.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs.

• Support the delivery of personalised learning programmes.

• Assist with behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies.

• Encourage positive engagement and learning routines.

• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff.

• Monitor and feedback on pupil progress.

Skills & Experience

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (essential).

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs.

• Calm, patient and resilient approach.

• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.

Why Join?

This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils who need consistency, understanding and encouragement to succeed.

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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