Looking for a role where every small step really matters?

We’re working with a specialist provision in Sunderland supporting pupils with a range of needs including SEMH, autism, and learning difficulties.

Why join this setting

A strong focus on personal development and life skills
Smaller class sizes, more meaningful interactions
A team that values patience over perfection
Structured days that help pupils feel secure

The role

You’ll be supporting pupils both in class and through tailored interventions, helping them build confidence and independence.

Key responsibilities

Support learning through adapted, hands-on activities
Encourage positive behaviour and emotional growth
Help pupils navigate their daily routines
Celebrate progress, no matter how small

About you

You get that progress looks different for every child
You’re resilient, warm, and genuinely caring
You want to make a difference that sticks

This isn’t just support, it’s life-changing support.

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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