Looking for a role where you’re right in the heart of the classroom, not stuck on the sidelines? Secondary schools across Sunderland are searching for a confident and committed Teaching Assistant to support students through the ups, downs, and everything in between. If you enjoy working with teenagers and want to make a real difference during those crucial KS3 and KS4 years, this could be your perfect fit. As a Teaching Assistant in a secondary school, you’ll work closely with teachers to keep lessons flowing, behaviour positive, and students engaged. Some days you’ll support a full class, other days you’ll work 1:1 with a pupil who just needs that extra bit of guidance. Either way, your impact will be felt. What your day could look like as a Teaching Assistant: • Supporting students across a range of subjects from English to science • Delivering small group interventions to boost confidence and attainment • Providing 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs • Helping manage classroom behaviour and maintain clear routines • Encouraging independence and resilience in young people Secondary schools in Sunderland value Teaching Assistants who are adaptable, patient, and not afraid to get involved. You do not need to lead the lesson, but you do need to be present, proactive, and ready to support wherever you’re needed. We’re keen to hear from you if you: • Have experience working with young people in education or similar settings • Feel confident supporting teenagers academically and emotionally • Can communicate clearly with staff and students • Stay calm under pressure and handle challenges positively • Understand the importance of safeguarding and student wellbeing Experience supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH, ADHD, or autism is highly desirable. If you’ve worked in youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, care, or alternative provision, your experience is highly transferable to a Teaching Assistant role. Grow your skills with FREE CPD Our CPD Academy offers practical, education-focused training. From behaviour strategies to understanding EHCPs and SEND legislation, we help Teaching Assistants feel confident and classroom-ready. Why choose Protocol Education? • Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies • FREE access to our CPD Academy • A dedicated consultant who listens and supports you • Roles across mainstream, SEND, and alternative provisions • Simple registration and local school placements • Referral scheme with rewards for recommending friends Teaching Assistants are often the steady hand that keeps a lesson on track and a young person believing in themselves. In Sunderland’s secondary schools, your role will matter more than you might realise. Ready to step into a rewarding Teaching Assistant position? Apply today and let’s find you a school where you’re welcomed, supported, and valued from day one. 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.