SEN Learning Support

Location: Sunderland
Job Type: Supply Teaching
Industry: Secondary Support
Reference: 2345678965w6w
Salary: £80 - 90 per day
Job Published: 5 days ago

SEN Support Staff

Sunderland

Full-time, Temporary (with potential for long-term placement)
£80 - £90 per day, depending on experience

About the Role
Protocol Education is seeking compassionate and dedicated SEN Support Staff to join a friendly, inclusive school in Sunderland. This role is perfect for someone with a genuine passion for supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and helping them achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide one-on-one and small group support to students with a range of SEN, including autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties.
  • Assist the classroom teacher in creating a positive, inclusive environment that meets each student's unique needs.
  • Support students with personal, social, and emotional development, encouraging positive behavior and social interactions.
  • Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCO, and other professionals to implement individual learning plans and support strategies.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN, either in a school or similar setting.
  • Strong understanding of the challenges faced by SEN students and a commitment to providing patient, empathetic support.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
  • A proactive, flexible approach and a genuine passion for making a difference.

What’s in It for You?

  • A rewarding role within a supportive and welcoming school community.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Competitive daily pay and the chance to make a real impact in students' lives.

Apply here or email francesca.barton@protocol-education.com

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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