Trainee Secondary SEND Support Assistant – Sunderland

Pay: £89 to £110 per day
Start: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, long-term

This trainee pathway is ideal if you’re new to SEND or SEMH but have the right mix of patience, curiosity and resilience.

The school offers structure, clear routines and supportive staff who will guide you through everything from communication strategies to trauma-informed practice.

You’ll be doing:
• Supporting pupils in class with learning, confidence and behaviour
• Learning how to use de-escalation and restorative practice
• Helping young people manage emotions
• Supporting personalised learning and small victories

What you need:
• A caring, grounded personality
• Willingness to learn and accept feedback
• A genuine interest in SEND, autism or SEMH

Training provided:
• FREE Thrive course
• FREE SEND, autism and behaviour CPD
• Ongoing coaching from experienced staff

A brilliant stepping stone into specialist secondary education.