SEN Teaching Assistant – Specialist SEND Setting Location: Sunderland Pay: £90–£110 per day Contract: Full-time, long-term, with the potential to become permanent Start Date: ASAP We are working closely with a specialist SEND setting in Sunderland to appoint a committed and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant. This school supports pupils with autism and complex learning needs and places a strong focus on emotional wellbeing, communication and independence. This role would suit someone who understands that progress looks different for every child and that consistency, patience and trust are key. Key Responsibilities Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEND Support pupils with communication, sensory processing and emotional regulation Assist the class teacher with planning and delivering adapted learning activities Help pupils engage with learning through structured routines and visual support Promote positive behaviour and support personalised behaviour plans Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals The Ideal Candidate Experience supporting children or young people with SEND Calm, patient and resilient approach Strong communication and teamwork skills A genuine desire to make a long-term difference What’s on Offer A long-term role with the opportunity to go permanent Ongoing training and CPD opportunities A supportive and well-structured SEN environment 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.