Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant Location: Sunderland Salary: £89–£108 per day Contract: Full-time, Long-Term Start Date: Immediate Looking for a role where you can really make a difference? We’re working with a school that blends tradition with a forward-thinking approach, giving pupils both the knowledge and the character skills they need to thrive. Respect, kindness, and responsibility are woven into daily life, and the community spirit is strong. They’re now looking for a compassionate and committed SEND Teaching Assistant to join the team. Your role will include: Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional needs Working closely with teachers and SEN staff to adapt lessons and routines Encouraging confidence, independence, and positive learning habits Helping create a safe, structured environment where every child feels valued What they’re looking for: Experience supporting children or young people with SEND (school-based or other settings) A calm, patient, and positive approach Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust quickly What Protocol Education offers you: Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella companies) Free access to our CPD Academy, including FREE Thrive training to boost your skills and employability Ongoing support from a friendly consultant who knows your local schools Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school where academic excellence goes hand-in-hand with pastoral care, and where every child’s potential is nurtured. Apply today and start your journey with Protocol Education. 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.