SEND Care & Learning Assistant – Sunderland Area

Pay: £89 to £110 per day
Start: ASAP
Contract: Long-term, full-time

If you’re the calm, steady presence everyone naturally gravitates towards, this role will feel like home.

We’re supporting a specialist setting for children with complex learning and medical needs. Pupils benefit from consistency, gentle communication and adults who understand sensory processing, personal care and emotional regulation.

What you’ll be doing:
• Supporting pupils with communication, sensory needs and learning tasks
• Providing personal care with dignity and sensitivity
• Using symbols, schedules and structured routines
• Working closely with the class team, therapists and healthcare staff

You’ll thrive here if you:
• Have experience in SEND, care, residential, or health support
• Are patient, grounded and able to stay calm under pressure
• Build trust slowly and respectfully

Fully supported by Protocol Education:
• Weekly PAYE pay
• FREE CPD and Thrive training
• A consultant who checks in, not just checks a box

Ready to make a real difference each day?