Experienced Level 2/3 SEND Learning Support Assistant – Sunderland & South Shields If you’re an experienced SEND TA with a Level 2 or 3 qualification, this role could be a fantastic match. Pupils in this specialist setting need adults who are calm, consistent and genuinely invested in helping them succeed. In this role you’ll: • Support pupils with autism, sensory needs or communication challenges • Use structured routines and clear, simple language • Work 1:1 with pupils who benefit from high levels of support • Implement personalised learning activities • Encourage independence and confidence through small-step progress We’d love to hear from you if: • You hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification • You’ve worked in SEND, autism or SEMH environments • You’re confident with visual timetables and sensory strategies • You’re kind, steady and great at building relationships You’ll get: • Weekly PAYE pay • Free CPD through our training academy • Long-term placements in supportive settings • A consultant who checks in, not just checks a box Ready for your next role? Send me a message. 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.