We’re recruiting for a specialist SEN Teaching Assistant role in Sunderland, supporting pupils with complex needs in a nurturing, structured environment.

Why this role works

A clear, consistent timetable that supports behaviour and learning
A strong emphasis on emotional wellbeing and regulation
Staff who work as a team, not in silos
A setting that values support staff properly

The role

You’ll work closely with pupils who need a steady, supportive adult to help them access learning and feel safe in school.

Your day might include

Supporting sensory activities and personalised learning
Helping pupils regulate emotions during transitions
Working 1:1 or in small groups
Building strong, trusting relationships

About you

You bring patience, empathy, and a sense of humour
You’re adaptable and happy to get stuck in
You believe every child deserves to feel successful

Sound like your kind of role?

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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