Some students simply need the right guidance to succeed. A specialist provision in Sunderland is seeking a Trainee SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 11–16 with social, emotional and behavioural needs. Responsibilities • Supporting pupils during lessons • Encouraging positive behaviour • Helping pupils stay engaged with learning • Providing 1:1 support when required Experience Experience is desirable but not essential, and the school may offer a trainee support assistant pay scale while candidates gain experience. Apply Today If you are confident working with young people and want to support pupils who need guidance and encouragement, apply today. 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.