Level 3 Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Level 3 Teaching Assistants to support children in various primary and SEND school settings in Sunderland. This role offers a unique opportunity to create a positive and nurturing learning environment while making a significant impact on students' lives. With competitive daily rates and ongoing training opportunities, this temporary position has the potential for long-term or permanent roles. Join a supportive team where your contributions are valued and every day brings new challenges and rewards.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates of pay

Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities for long-term or permanent roles

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school or educational setting.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to individual pupils or small groups.
• Assist class teachers in planning and delivering engaging lessons.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Caring Approach

Resilience

Proactive Approach

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

Job Title: Level 3 Teaching Assistant – Sunderland
Location: Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
Salary: £85 – £108 per day (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time, Term Time Only
Start Date: ASAP / September 2025
Job Type: Temporary with potential for permanent

Are you a passionate and experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Sunderland?

We are currently recruiting dedicated Level 3 Teaching Assistants to support children across Early Years, KS1 and KS2 in a variety of primary and SEND school settings. This is an excellent opportunity to join supportive schools where every day is different, and your contribution truly makes a difference.

The Role:

• Provide targeted support to individual pupils or small groups, including those with additional needs.

• Assist class teachers in planning and delivering engaging, inclusive lessons.

• Help create a positive and nurturing learning environment.

• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.

• Support pupils with personal care where required (training provided).

You Will Need:

• A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).

• Previous experience working in a school or educational setting.

• A caring, resilient and proactive approach.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rates of pay.

• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities.

• A dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your placement.

• Opportunities for long-term or permanent roles.

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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