Primary SEND Teaching Assistant – Inclusive Primary School (Sunderland)
Location: Sunderland
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Pay: £89–£110 per day (PAYE)
Do you believe every child deserves a learning environment that celebrates their strengths?
We’re working with a warm, inclusive primary school in Sunderland seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils across EYFS–KS2 with a range of additional needs including autism, ADHD, and speech and language delay.
Your role will include:
* Supporting pupils in class and during small-group sessions
* Adapting learning materials to meet individual needs
* Encouraging independence, confidence, and emotional wellbeing
* Collaborating with teachers, SENCOs, and parents to ensure consistent support
You’ll need:
* Experience working with children who have SEND (school or care setting)
* A positive, nurturing attitude and a good sense of humour!
* Flexibility and the ability to think on your feet
In return, you’ll get:
* Weekly pay through PAYE (no hidden fees)
* FREE Thrive and SEN training
* Ongoing support from your local Protocol consultant
If you’re ready to be part of a supportive team making a real impact every day, apply today — we’d love to hear from you.
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.
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