Teaching Assistant

If you enjoy supporting children and helping them feel confident in the classroom, this Teaching Assistant role in Sunderland could be a brilliant fit. The school is looking for someone patient, friendly and proactive who can bring calm energy and a supportive presence to their team.

What the role involves as a Teaching Assistant

You’ll assist pupils across the school day, helping them access learning, understand tasks and stay engaged. You’ll work closely with teachers and other support staff to create a warm, structured environment where pupils feel valued and able to succeed.

Your responsibilities as a Teaching Assistant

• Supporting pupils during lessons and small-group activities
• Encouraging focus, confidence and positive behaviour
• Assisting the class teacher with resources and classroom routines
• Helping pupils who need extra guidance or reassurance
• Contributing to a safe, welcoming classroom atmosphere

What you’ll bring as a Teaching Assistant

• Experience working with children or young people
• A calm, caring manner
• Good communication and teamwork
• Flexibility to support different learners
• An enhanced DBS, or willingness to apply

What Protocol Education offers

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella fees
• Free CPD including SEND, behaviour and safeguarding
• A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout
• Referral bonuses
• Opportunities in mainstream and SEND settings

About Us

Protocol Education is part of the Supporting Education Group, giving you access to expert training, a strong educator network and wider sector support. We work closely with schools across Sunderland to place Teaching Assistants who bring warmth, patience and steady encouragement. Our approach is friendly, supportive and people-first.

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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