Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant

Do you want a role where your work genuinely matters, every single day?

We’re working with a specialist secondary SEN school in Sunderland with an incredible reputation for the way they support both pupils and staff. It’s part of a well-established trust known for developing supply staff into permanent team members, so if it’s the right fit, this could be more than just your next role.

This is a school where structure, empathy and consistency shape everything they do.

Role overview:
You’ll support students with Autism and complex needs, helping them access learning in a calm, structured and supportive environment. You’ll play a key role in building trust and creating a space where pupils feel safe enough to engage.

Key responsibilities:

• Support students with Autism and complex learning needs
• Work 1:1 and in small groups within a secondary setting
• Use structured routines and visual support strategies
• Encourage communication, independence and engagement
• Work closely with teachers and therapists

Requirements:

• Experience in SEN or care is desirable but not essential
• Calm, patient and consistent approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Not Thrive trained yet? We’ll get you sorted with free training to boost your confidence and profile.

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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