SEND Support Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in education is seeking a SEND Support Assistant in Sunderland. This role involves working with children who require additional support due to various needs, including Autism and ADHD. The ideal candidate will have experience in supporting SEND children and a passion for inclusive education. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in pupils' lives while providing ongoing training and support.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella fees

Ongoing access to SEND-specific training and development

A dedicated consultant to guide and support you

Opportunities to work long-term or secure a permanent role

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting SEND children in school or care settings preferred.
• Willingness to undertake necessary training (Team Teach, Safeguarding, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Working closely with individual pupils to help them stay focused and engaged in lessons.
• Providing practical and emotional support throughout the school day.
• Adapting tasks to meet pupils’ learning styles and developmental levels.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Adaptability

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Experience supporting SEND children

Job description

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Job Title: SEND Support Assistant
Location: Sunderland
Start Date: ASAP / September 2025
Daily Rate: £89 – £108 (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Support. Empower. Inspire. Help shape the future of SEND education.

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a specialist setting in Sunderland, seeking a dedicated and resilient SEND Support Assistant. This rewarding role involves working with children and young people who require additional support due to a range of needs including Autism, ADHD, SEMH and communication difficulties.

What the role involves:

Working closely with individual pupils to help them stay focused and engaged in lessons

Providing practical and emotional support throughout the school day

Adapting tasks to meet pupils’ learning styles and developmental levels

Promoting independence, self-esteem and positive behaviour

Collaborating with teachers and other professionals to ensure the best outcomes

Who we’re looking for:

Someone with a patient, empathetic and adaptable nature

Previous experience supporting SEND children (in school or care settings preferred)

A team player who’s confident using their initiative

An understanding of the challenges faced by children with additional needs

Willingness to undertake any necessary training (Team Teach, Safeguarding, etc.)

What you’ll get from us:

Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella fees

Ongoing access to SEND-specific training and development

A dedicated consultant to guide and support you

Opportunities to work long-term or secure a permanent role

A chance to genuinely make a difference in pupils’ lives

If you’re passionate about inclusive education and ready to start a new journey, we’d love to hear from you.

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 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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