SEND-Focused Teaching Assistant (Level 2) – Collaborative Impact

North East Combined Authority; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Aim High Academy Trust is seeking a Teaching Assistant with a SEND focus to join our Sunderland school. The fixed term contract runs 39 weeks per year with 32.5 hours weekly (8:30am–3:30pm) starting January 2027.

It is linked to EHCP funding and will end when funding ceases, subject to safeguarding checks. The successful candidate will support all aspects of teaching and learning, with emphasis on ASD and SEND needs, and collaborate with colleagues.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent is required.
• Experience or focus on SEND (ASD) is preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration with colleagues would be beneficial.
• Willingness to participate in school life beyond the formal curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of teaching and learning with a focus on SEND needs.
• Collaborate with staff and communicate effectively across teams.
• Participate in school life beyond the formal curriculum.

Skills

SEND focus

Tier 2 TA qualification

Communication

Collaboration

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Aim High Academy Trust is seeking a Teaching Assistant with a SEND focus to join our Sunderland school. The fixed term contract runs 39 weeks per year with 32.5 hours weekly (8:30am–3:30pm) starting January 2027.

It is linked to EHCP funding and will end when funding ceases, subject to safeguarding checks. The successful candidate will support all aspects of teaching and learning, with emphasis on ASD and SEND needs, and collaborate with colleagues.