SEND Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and adaptable SEND Teaching Assistant to support children with additional needs in Sunderland. This role offers the chance to travel, providing a diverse experience while assisting pupils with various SEND, including autism and ADHD. You will play a crucial role in fostering positive relationships within the classroom and ensuring that every child can thrive in an inclusive environment. With hands-on support from a dedicated consultant and opportunities for professional development, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in education.

Benefits

Free online CPD courses

£50 Refer a Friend scheme

Hands-on support from a dedicated consultant

Free online safeguarding training

Qualifications

• Willingness to support pupils with additional needs.
• Previous experience is a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with SEND including autism and ADHD.
• Support classroom activities and deliver tailored interventions.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.

Skills

Compassion

Adaptability

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Current DBS

Legal right to work in the UK

Job description

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Flexible SEND Teaching Assistant Role – Travel and Variety in Sunderland

Do you enjoy working with children and want to support those with additional needs? Join Protocol Education as a SEND Teaching Assistant and bring your compassion and adaptability to schools throughout Sunderland. If you're open to travel (up to 1 hour), this is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your experience and grow in a fulfilling career.

What You'll Do:

1. Assist pupils with a range of SEND including autism, ADHD, and speech and language needs.
2. Support classroom activities and deliver tailored interventions.
3. Build strong, positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.

What We’re Looking For:

1. A flexible mindset and willingness to travel across Sunderland and nearby towns.
2. A genuine interest in supporting pupils with additional needs.
3. A current DBS and legal right to work in the UK.
4. Previous experience is an advantage but not essential – we value your attitude above all.

Why Work with Protocol Education?

1. Access diverse roles that fit around your availability and goals.
2. Receive hands-on support from a dedicated consultant.
3. Expand your skills with free online CPD courses.
4. Enjoy perks like our £50 Refer a Friend scheme.

Interested?
Apply now and help create safe, inclusive spaces where every child can 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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