About the Role
- Location: Sunderland
- Position: SEND Support Assistant (through Protocol Education)
- Schedule: Full-time, mornings and afternoons
- Contract: Long-term, until the end of the school year
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Morning: Provide tailored support to a small group of six KS2 pupils (Years 5 & 6) with SEND related to their learning needs. You'll collaborate closely with the class teacher, who will handle planning, to deliver one-to-one and group interventions that help these children reach their potential.
- Afternoon: Offer general classroom support in Years 2 and 3, assisting with a range of activities and ensuring a smooth learning experience for all pupils.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience working with children, especially those with SEND, is desirable but not essential. A positive attitude and willingness to learn are key.
- A patient, empathetic, and flexible approach to supporting children with learning needs.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively with teachers and staff.
- A passion for helping children achieve their best in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Why Join Us?
- Work in a welcoming school with a strong sense of community.
- Enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same.
- Gain valuable experience in supporting children with SEND and general classroom teaching.
- Competitive pay and ongoing support through Protocol Education.
About the School and Community
This Sunderland primary school serves a diverse and friendly catchment area. It’s a place where children are encouraged to thrive academically and socially, and staff are valued for their commitment to making a difference. You'll be joining a team dedicated to nurturing every child’s potential.
Apply Today!
If you’re ready to take on a meaningful role in education and make a real difference to children’s lives, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now through Protocol Education and take the next step in your career as a SEND Support Assistant.
Don’t miss this opportunity to join a school that values inclusion, teamwork, and a passion for learning!
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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