Secondary Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

An education support services company is looking for a compassionate Secondary Teaching Assistant in Sunderland. You will support pupils in lessons, help with classroom organisation, and offer encouragement to those needing extra guidance. The ideal candidate has experience working with young people, strong communication skills, and must hold or be willing to apply for an enhanced DBS check. The position is temporary, with potential for permanence.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella fees

Free CPD including behaviour and SEND modules

Consultant support from start to finish

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is essential.
• Patience, positivity, and strong communication skills are necessary.
• Teamwork and a willingness to learn must be demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during lessons and independent tasks.
• Help with classroom routines and organisation.
• Offer encouragement to pupils who need extra guidance.
• Assist teachers with resources and behaviour expectations.
• Work with pupils 1:1 or in small groups when needed.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people

Patience

Positivity

Strong communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

Secondary Teaching Assistant

If you enjoy supporting young people and want to make a real difference in a secondary school environment, this Secondary Teaching Assistant role in Sunderland could be a brilliant fit. The school is looking for someone calm, encouraging and ready to help pupils succeed across a range of subjects.

What you’ll do as a Teaching Assistant

• Support pupils during lessons and independent tasks
• Help with classroom routines and organisation
• Offer encouragement to pupils who need extra guidance
• Assist teachers with resources and behaviour expectations
• Work with pupils 1:1 or in small groups when needed

What you’ll bring as a Teaching Assistant

• Experience working with children or young people
• Patience, positivity and strong communication
• Teamwork and willingness to learn
• An enhanced DBS, or willingness to apply

Why Protocol Education

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella fees
• Free CPD including behaviour and SEND modules
• A consultant who supports you from start to finish
• Referral bonuses

About Us

Protocol Education is part of the Supporting Education Group, offering sector-leading training, expert advice and a warm, people-first approach. We work with Sunderland secondary schools to place Support Staff who bring confidence, reliability and compassion.

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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