Teaching Assistant - Behaviour Support

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
Sunderland
TYPE
Temporary
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

SEND SEMH Behaviour Support 1:1 Support Classroom Environment Safeguarding Child Protection

FULL DESCRIPTION

Teaching Assistant - Behaviour Support

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

Temporary

What You’ll Be Doing as a Teaching Assistant:

  • Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional behavioural needs
  • Assisting with tailored learning activities
  • Promoting confidence, independence and positive behaviour
  • Working closely with teaching staff, SENDCOs and external professionals
  • Helping to maintain a safe, engaging and supportive classroom environment
  • Temp-to-perm opportunity available for the right person

✅ We’d Love to Hear from You If You:

  • Have experience supporting children or young people with SEND or SEMH
  • Are patient, caring and resilient
  • Communicate clearly and enjoy working as part of a team
  • Understand safeguarding and child protection expectations
  • Have school or specialist-setting experience

Why Work with [Employer hidden]?

  • REC Audited Education Status - We're officially recognised for maintaining the highest recruitment standards in education
  • Weekly Pay - Always on time, every Friday
  • PAYE Only - No umbrella companies, no hidden fees
  • Free CPD Opportunities - Upskill with access to a wide range of professional development
  • Rated 4.9 on Trustpilot - Join hundreds of happy educators who've rated us excellent
  • Supportive Team - Dedicated consultants who know your area and your schools
  • Candidate First Approach - Your needs, your preferences, your wellbeing – always our priority
  • Referral Bonus - refer your educator friends and earn uncapped bonus payments -our way of saying thank you (terms and conditions apply)

Equal Opportunities & Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in education and expect all staff and candidates to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive safeguarding and compliance checks in line with regulatory requirements and the REC Code of Professional Practice.

[Employer hidden] is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are dedicated to promoting diversity, inclusion, and fairness throughout our recruitment processes and within the schools we support.

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