Trainee SEND Support Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a Trainee SEND Support Assistant in Sunderland/Peterlee. This full-time training role is perfect for those curious about working in an autism specialist school. You will assist pupils with communication, use supportive strategies, and receive ongoing training, including FREE CPD. This role requires a caring approach and a willingness to learn. The pay ranges from £89 to £110 per day, and training includes professional support from SEN specialists.

Benefits

FREE Thrive training

FREE CPD through Protocol

On-the-job support from SEN specialists

Qualifications

• A caring and grounded approach is essential.
• Willingness to take on training and feedback is required.
• An interest in SEND or education is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Help pupils with communication and routines.
• Use visuals, symbols, and structured tasks.
• Support sensory breaks and provide reassurance.

Skills

Caring approach

Patience

Willingness to learn

Job description

Trainee SEND Support Assistant – Sunderland/Peterlee

Pay: £89 to £110 per day
Start: ASAP
Contract: Full-time training role

Curious about working in an autism specialist school but not sure where to start? This trainee role is a brilliant way in.

You’ll be supported from day one, learn from experienced staff and slowly build your skills in communication strategies, sensory support and positive behaviour approaches. No SEND background needed, just patience, warmth and a willingness to learn.

Your role will include:

• Helping pupils with communication and routines
• Using visuals, symbols and structured tasks
• Supporting sensory breaks
• Bringing calm, reassurance and consistency

What you need:

• A caring, grounded approach
• Willingness to take on training and feedback
• An interest in SEND or education

Training includes:

• FREE Thrive training
• FREE CPD through Protocol
• On-the-job support from SEN specialists

If you’ve ever thought “I’d love to work in a SEND school”, this is your perfect first step.

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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