Teaching Assistant (Full time)
Sunderland
£13.68 p/h (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)
Sept 2025 start
The School and Role
We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to join our supply team to work across SEND schools in the Sunderland local authority. This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience, and play a part in the wider role of supporting pupils who have special educational needs in accessing education and developing their social and emotional wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities:
Support students with SEMH and a variety of needs in and out of the classroom to access the curriculum and develop social and emotional skills.
Work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs and external professionals to deliver tailored interventions and behaviour support plans.
Build positive, trusting relationships with students, helping to boost confidence, self-esteem and emotional regulation.
Provide 1:1 and small group support as required.
Promote a calm and nurturing environment, using de-escalation and behaviour management strategies effectively.
What we offer
As a Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:
Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
Social and networking events.
Pension contributions.
CPD to help with your professional development.
Access to a dedicated consultant.
About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.
We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
If you are a Teaching Assistant can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.
Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed).
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