Teaching Assistant

Location: Sunderland
Job Type: Contract
Reference: 311031321
Salary: £95 - £120/day
Job Published: 11 May 2026

We’re recruiting for a specialist SEN Teaching Assistant role in Sunderland, supporting pupils with complex needs in a nurturing, structured environment.

Why this role works

A clear, consistent timetable that supports behaviour and learning
A strong emphasis on emotional wellbeing and regulation
Staff who work as a team, not in silos
A setting that values support staff properly

The role

You’ll work closely with pupils who need a steady, supportive adult to help them access learning and feel safe in school.

Your day might include

Supporting sensory activities and personalised learning
Helping pupils regulate emotions during transitions
Working 1:1 or in small groups
Building strong, trusting relationships

About you

You bring patience, empathy, and a sense of humour
You’re adaptable and happy to get stuck in
You believe every child deserves to feel successful

Sound like your kind of role?