Graduate Teaching Assistant – SEND Pathway (Training Provided) Location: Sunderland Contract: Full time, long term Start: ASAP Pay: £89 to £110 per day (PAYE) Just graduated and want to make a difference? This specialist SEND setting is perfect for graduates who are curious, caring and excited to gain hands-on experience with children who learn in unique, wonderful ways. What you’ll do: Support pupils with communication, sensory and developmental needs Learn specialist strategies such as PECS, sensory integration and de-escalation Help children feel safe using predictable routines and warm encouragement Assist with small-group activities in a highly supportive environment Work alongside SEND teachers, therapists and experienced support staff Perfect for graduates in: Psychology Education Childhood studies Health & Social Care Speech & Language Or anyone with a passion for SEND What you get: Weekly PAYE pay Free CPD including Autism, Behaviour and Thrive modules A consultant who supports your development A pathway into teaching, therapy or SEND work If you’re ready to start a meaningful career, this is a brilliant first step. 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.