Teaching Assistant – Child-Centred School (Sunderland) Location: Sunderland Pay: £90–£110 per day Contract: Full-Time This full-time Teaching Assistant role is all about supporting children to grow, learn and feel proud of who they are. The school places huge importance on emotional wellbeing, inclusion and helping pupils develop the skills they need for life, not just the classroom. You’ll be part of a team that values empathy, structure and positive relationships. Your day-to-day will include: • Supporting learning activities across the school day • Working with pupils who need extra reassurance and guidance • Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation • Helping pupils build independence and self-belief • Working collaboratively with teachers and support staff What makes this school different: • Small, supportive teams who really look out for each other • A strong focus on nurture and personal development • Clear routines that help pupils feel secure • High expectations balanced with understanding and care You’ll be a great fit if you: • Enjoy building meaningful relationships with children • Are patient, flexible and emotionally aware • Can stay calm when situations feel challenging • Want a role where your contribution 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.