A specialist school in Sunderland is looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with autism and additional needs.

This is a setting where confidence is built slowly, and every step forward counts.

Why join

A clear, consistent school day that supports regulation
Strong focus on communication and interaction
Opportunities to work alongside therapists
A supportive, experienced team

The role

Helping pupils access learning, manage emotions, and develop independence.

Your responsibilities

Support structured learning sessions
Encourage communication and engagement
Help pupils navigate routines and transitions
Promote a positive, safe environment

About you

You’re encouraging, patient, and reliable
You celebrate small wins
You want to help pupils believe in themselves

Ready to help build confidence that lasts?

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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