SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Sunderland

Role: SEND Teaching Assistant

Start Date: March 2026

Contract Type: Temporary, Full-Time (Term-Time only)

Working Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Pay: £500-£600 per week

Do you have a passion for supporting children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)? We're looking for a caring, patient, and committed Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Sunderland, where your support will genuinely change a child's school experience.

This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys building relationships, creating calm and structured environments, and helping pupils feel confident, safe, and understood.

Due to the remote location, this role would be ideal for someone with own transport.

Teaching Assistant Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with ASC
Support students with communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation
Implement strategies in line with EHCPs and individual support plans
Use structured approaches such as visual timetables and sensory strategies
Support behaviour management and promote positive learning outcomes
Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider support staff
Help create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment Experience, Training & Qualifications

Experience supporting children or young people with ASC (school or care setting)
Understanding of SEN and inclusive education practices
Calm, patient, and empathetic approach
Relevant training (e.g. autism awareness, safeguarding) is desirable but not essentialRequirements

Right to Work in the UK
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Two professional references How to Apply

Please apply with an up-to-date CV outlining your relevant experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. Safeguarding and child protection are central to everything we do, and all candidates will be subject to appropriate vetting checks prior to placement.

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