SEND Teaching Assistant – Sunderland
Full-Time | Term Time Only | September Start
Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? Do you want to play a vital role in helping young people thrive academically, socially, and emotionally?
Protocol Education is working closely with a specialist school in Sunderland that caters to pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and SEMH (social, emotional, and mental health) needs. We are seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to provide consistent, nurturing support to students across Key Stages 1 to 4.
Your Responsibilities:
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Supporting pupils on a one-to-one or small group basis, both in and out of the classroom
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Assisting with learning activities, personal care (if required), and emotional regulation
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Working alongside the class teacher and SENCO to adapt resources and deliver individualised support
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Building positive relationships with pupils, promoting confidence and independence
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Using behaviour support strategies to help manage challenging situations calmly and effectively
The Ideal Candidate Will:
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Have experience working with children or young people with SEND, either in a school, care, or support setting
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Be patient, empathetic, and resilient
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Be comfortable supporting pupils with complex needs and/or behaviours that challenge
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Understand safeguarding and be committed to the wellbeing of all students
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Have relevant training (e.g., Team Teach, Autism Awareness, Makaton) or a willingness to learn
What We Offer:
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Competitive weekly pay (PAYE – no umbrella fees)
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Ongoing CPD including SEND and behaviour training
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A supportive consultant with experience placing staff in specialist settings
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Opportunities for progression and long-term roles within SEND education
If you’re ready to make a difference as a SEND Teaching Assistant in Sunderland, apply today or get in touch to find out more.
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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