Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant (Primary) Location: Sunderland, Tyne & Wear Salary: £89–£108 per day Contract: Full-time, Long-Term Start Date: September 2025 Do you love helping children find their spark in the classroom? We’re working with a welcoming primary school in Sunderland who are looking for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team this September. You’ll be supporting pupils with additional needs, helping them feel confident, included, and ready to learn. What the school offers: A friendly and supportive staff team who value every role in the classroom A nurturing environment where children’s wellbeing comes first Opportunities for training and professional growth The chance to make a lasting difference to pupils’ everyday school experience Your role will include: Providing 1:1 and small-group support for children with SEND Assisting with classroom activities, routines, and transitions Helping pupils with social skills, communication, and emotional regulation Working closely with teachers, SENCO, and families to support learning plans What we’re looking for: Experience supporting children with SEND (autism, ADHD, speech and language needs desirable) A caring, patient approach with a good sense of humour Team spirit and strong communication skills A genuine passion for supporting children to achieve their best Why join Protocol Education? Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies Free Thrive training to boost your skills and employability Access to our CPD Academy with SEND and primary-specific courses Personal support from a dedicated consultant who knows local schools Apply today and start your next chapter as a SEND TA in a brilliant primary setting. 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.