Primary Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Primary SEND Teaching Assistant
Area: Sunderland
Start Date: March 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time only
Salary: £500- £600 per week
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

About the School:

Are you a dedicated teaching assistant who's motivated to support young people and make a meaningful impact as a positive influence in their lives?

We're partnering with a well-respected specialist school in Sunderlandthat offers a safe, structured, and nurturing setting for pupils aged 5-11. The school supports children and young people with Autism, ADHD, mild to severe learning disabilities, and related social, emotional, and mental health needs.

Renowned for its inclusive and supportive ethos, the school brings together a collaborative multi-disciplinary team to deliver a personalised curriculum that strengthens both academic progress and emotional development. With small class sizes, excellent staff-to-student ratios, and a committed leadership team, this is a truly fulfilling environment for professionals who are passionate about creating lasting, positive change.

About the Role as a Teaching Assistant:

Support pupils in the classroom, working 1:1 or with small groups
Help deliver engaging lessons under the guidance of the class teacher
Assist pupils with additional needs, promoting confidence, communication, and positive behaviour
Provide encouragement and motivation - in class, during activities, or on the playground
Act as a reliable adult role model, supporting pupils' social and emotional development

What We're Looking For:

Experience supporting or mentoring children or young people (school, youth work, sports coaching, volunteering or similar)
Patient, approachable, and able to build positive relationships with pupils
Good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Maths & English or equivalent)
Calm under pressure with a positive outlook and sense of humour
Committed to inclusion and helping every child succeed

To be eligible you must:

Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced Child Barred List DBS registered with the Update Service
Provide two professional child-related references

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed