SEND Learning Support Assistant

SEND Learning Support Assistant – Sunderland

Ready to support pupils who need an extra steady hand?

We’re working with a welcoming SEND school in Sunderland that’s looking for a calm, patient, and committed Learning Support Assistant to join their team. If you’re someone who brings kindness, consistency, and confidence to the classroom, this could be a lovely fit.

In this role, you’ll support children and young people with a range of additional needs, helping them access learning and build routines that make school feel safe and manageable. You’ll work closely with teachers, TAs, therapists, and other support staff to create a positive, nurturing environment.

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• A calm, caring approach to behaviour and communication
• Confidence supporting personal care and daily routines
• Strong teamwork and clear communication
• A Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification is helpful, not essential
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply

• Daily opportunities to make a real difference
• A supportive, friendly school team
• Consistency, routine, and strong relationships with pupils
• A role that grows your skills and confidence every day
• The chance to build meaningful, long‑lasting relationships with pupils who rely on your guidance
• Real growth in your confidence, resilience, and understanding of SEND practice

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella fees
• Free CPD, including SEND and behaviour modules
• A dedicated consultant who supports you throughout
• Referral bonuses for recommending great people
• Opportunities to explore a range of settings, from specialist SEND schools to inclusive mainstream provisions, helping you discover what suits you best
• Flexible opportunities across local SEND and mainstream schools

Protocol Education, part of the Supporting Education Group, works closely with SEND and mainstream schools to provide skilled, compassionate staff who make a real impact. We focus on honest communication, friendly support, and roles that genuinely suit your strengths. With free training, weekly pay, and a dedicated consultant by your side, we make every step simple and supportive.

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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