Teaching Assistant (Full -time, Temporary)

Sunderland

£462.80 - £500 per week (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

September 2026 – ongoing

The School and Role

A supportive school in Sunderland is seeking a caring and reliable 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with additional needs. The role involves working with the child both in class and outside the classroom when needed, helping them engage in learning, manage emotions, and build confidence. You will work closely with teaching staff to provide consistent support, encourage positive behaviour, and help meet the child’s individual learning and wellbeing needs throughout the school day.

Requirements

The desired SEND Teaching Assistant will have;

-       Experience of working with primary school aged children

-       Experience of working with pupils with SEND

-       A passion for the progress of primary school pupils

-       An ability to work as part of a team

What we offer

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from: 

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration). 
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability). 
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions. 
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. 

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

 
How to apply 
If you are an SEND Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. 

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed).

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as ''Excellent'' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

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