SEND Teaching Assistant - Sunderland

Protocol Education Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider seeks a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant in Sunderland. This role involves supporting pupils with additional needs and fostering a conducive learning environment. The school values its support staff and offers ongoing training, ensuring you feel recognized and supported.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free access to CPD Academy

Dedicated SEND consultant support

Local opportunities in valued schools

Streamlined registration process

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or adults with SEND.
• Positive, empathetic approach.
• Clear communication and natural patience.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with autism and complex needs.
• Helping students access learning and routines.
• Creating calm, consistent spaces for learning.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Education

Level 2 or 3 TA qualification

Job description

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant – Sunderland
Location: Sunderland
Salary: £89–£108 per day
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term
Start Date: Immediate

You’re not “just” a TA. You’re the calm in the storm.
We’re working with a fantastic SEND school in Sunderland that needs someone just like you—a steady, compassionate presence to support pupils with additional needs in and out of the classroom.

Level 2 or 3 TA qualification? Great—but it’s not essential. If you’ve got the right attitude, patience, and willingness to learn, this school wants to meet you.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting pupils with autism and complex needs

• Helping students access learning and routines

• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and therapists

• Creating calm, consistent spaces for learning and growth

What you’ll bring:

• Experience working with children or adults with SEND

• A positive, empathetic approach

• Clear communication and natural patience

Why this school?
You’ll be part of a supportive team that values its support staff and offers meaningful training and development. This is a school that sees your work and celebrates it.

What Protocol Education offers:

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies

• Free access to our CPD Academy

• Dedicated support from a specialist SEND consultant

• Local opportunities with schools that genuinely value support roles

• A streamlined registration process and friendly, honest communication

Ready to feel seen and supported in your next role? Apply today or get in touch to chat through the details.

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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