This isn’t just about helping with lessons, it’s about helping young people feel safe, valued, and capable.

We’re looking for an SEN TA in Sunderland to support pupils with complex needs in a specialist school.

Why this role is special

A holistic approach to education, life skills matter here
Strong relationships with families and professionals
A focus on long-term development, not quick wins
A nurturing, inclusive environment

The role

Supporting pupils across all aspects of the school day.

Responsibilities

Build strong, trusting relationships
Support emotional and social development
Assist with learning and daily routines
Work closely with the wider support team

About you

You’re empathetic and resilient
You believe in inclusive education
You want to make a lasting impact

This is support that goes far beyond the classroom.

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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