Protocol Education are currently recruiting for a passionate and nurturing SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Sunderland supporting children and young people aged 4–19 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and complex additional needs.
This is a highly rewarding role for someone who is patient, adaptable and passionate about making a real difference in the lives of pupils with additional needs.
The Role:
- Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with autism and communication needs
- Support pupils with emotional regulation and sensory processing difficulties
- Use visual supports, routines and structured communication strategies
- Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and staff
- Support engagement in both classroom and practical learning activities
The Ideal Candidate:
- Experience working with children or young people with SEND
- Knowledge of autism and sensory needs
- Calm, resilient and proactive approach
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- A genuine passion for inclusive education
What Protocol Education Offers:
- Competitive pay rates
- Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
- Dedicated consultant support
- Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements
If you’re looking for a meaningful role where every day matters, we’d love to hear from you.
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.
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