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Specialist teaching assistant

Sunderland
Protocol Education
Teaching assistant
Posted: 25 May
Offer description

A specialist independent SEN school, part of a leading education trust, is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs.

The provision supports children and young people with SEMH, Autism, ADHD and communication needs through a highly personalised and therapeutic approach. Staff work within well-resourced classrooms and alongside experienced clinical teams to ensure every pupil receives the support they need.

Main Responsibilities:

* Supporting pupils academically, socially and emotionally
* Encouraging engagement and participation in lessons
* Managing challenging behaviour positively and consistently
* Supporting sensory and emotional regulation strategies
* Assisting with classroom preparation and learning resources
* Helping create a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment

What We’re Looking For:

* Experience within SEN, SEMH or care settings
* Positive behaviour management skills
* Resilience and emotional intelligence
* Strong teamwork and communication abilities
* Passion for helping young people achieve their potential

This is a rewarding permanent opportunity for someone looking to make a meaningful difference in specialist education.

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.

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