Primary SEND Teacher

Vision for Education; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay rates

Pension contributions

CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Vision for Education are seeking a Primary SEND Teacher to join our partner in Darlington, with a September 2026 start. The role involves teaching small classes of pupils aged 4–11 with a range of needs.

You will hold QTS, support learners with EHCPs, and promote learning through cross-curricular activities. Salary: £150–£190 per day, paid PAYE, with potential for permanent appointment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• Experience with pupils with SEND including MLD/SLD/ASD and other complex needs.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach small classes of pupils aged 4-11 with a wide range of learning difficulties.
• Create a stimulating, challenging learning environment.
• Promote pupils’ learning using cross-curricular approaches.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Makaton/BSL/PECS

Education

QTS

Job description

Primary SEND Teacher.

Join a leading education provider where your passion for Teaching children with SEND can truly make a difference in young people’s lives.

Salary: £150-£190 per day (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

Primary SEND Teacher, Darlington.

Start date: September 2026 (or sooner)

The School and Role

Are you a Primary SEND Teacher with either the experience or desire to work with pupils with moderate, severe, and complex needs? A fantastic teaching role is available which could possibly develop into a permanent contract.

• The Primary SEND Teacher role will involve teaching small classes of pupils aged 4-11 with a wide range of Learning Difficulties.
• Every student at the school has an Education, Healthcare Plan (EHCP) and additional needs around their health, social and emotional wellbeing.
• The ideal teacher will develop a stimulating and challenging environment within the teaching area.
• The school are looking for individuals who can promote pupils’ interest and learning using a cross curricular approach.

Requirements

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience working with children with a variety of SEND including but not limited to, MLD/SLD/PMLD/ASD/SEMH/SEBD/PD/VI/HI and other complex needs.
• Be dedicated and supportive, an excellent communicator and passionate about working with students with SEND.
• Many of the pupils have limited verbal communication skills, so experience with Makaton, British Sign Language, and/or PECS would be an advantage.

What we offer

• 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-leadingeducation supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. 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.

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.

Ready to inspire the next generation of creative minds and shape young people’s futures?

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