Looking for a role where your SEN experience is truly valued?
We are recruiting an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant in Sunderland to support pupils with a range of additional needs in a specialist setting.
This is a role where your confidence, consistency, and ability to build trust will make a real difference every single day.
Access to a car is a strong advantage, as some of our partner schools are not easily reached via public transport.
Why candidates choose this role
• Long-term, consistent placement
• Supportive and experienced staff teams
• Opportunity to work in specialist settings
• Ongoing CPD and development
Responsibilities
• Provide 1:1 and small group SEN support
• Support pupils with ASD, SEMH, and complex needs
• Implement behaviour strategies consistently
• Work closely with teachers and SENCOs
• Help create a calm and structured environment
Skills & Qualities
• Proven SEN experience in schools or similar settings
• Confident managing behaviour and emotional needs
• Calm, patient, and resilient
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred
Apply now and bring your experience to a role where it truly matters.
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.
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