About the Role We are recruiting a Teaching Assistant to support pupils within specialist education settings across Sunderland. These settings support children and young people who require a personalised and nurturing approach to learning due to social, emotional and behavioural needs. This role is ideal for candidates who are happy to travel to different settings and value flexibility while making a meaningful difference to pupils’ lives. Key Responsibilities Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs. Support learning activities and personalised programmes. Assist with behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies. Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils. Work closely with teachers and support staff to maintain a calm environment. Skills & Experience Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs. Calm, patient and resilient approach. Flexibility and willingness to travel. Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential. Why Join? This role offers variety, flexibility and the opportunity to gain experience across multiple specialist education settings. 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.