SEN HLTA

Location: Sunderland
Job Type: Contract
Reference: 311037349
Salary: £98 - £120/day
Job Published: 13 August 2026

Support children to achieve beyond expectations.

Protocol Education is looking for an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Sunderland supporting pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and complex additional needs.

You'll work alongside teachers and therapists while leading interventions and covering classes when required, ensuring every pupil receives the highest level of support.

Working Pattern

  • Full-time
  • September start
  • Monday-Friday
  • Working hours between 8:30am-3:30pm and 8:30am-4:30pm
  • Term-time only

Your role

  • Delivering pre-planned lessons
  • Supporting pupils with EHCPs
  • Leading intervention groups
  • Monitoring pupil progress
  • Promoting positive behaviour
  • Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams

Ideal candidate

  • HLTA qualification or equivalent experience
  • Experience supporting children with SEND
  • Excellent classroom management skills
  • Calm, patient and adaptable approach

Why join Protocol Education?

  • Competitive daily pay
  • Weekly PAYE pay
  • FREE SEND CPD including Team Teach
  • Dedicated consultant
  • Long-term and permanent roles