SEN English Teacher

Education Network; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialist education agency is seeking a Temporary SEN English Teacher in Gateshead. This role involves delivering Entry Level and Functional Skills English to pupils with special educational needs. Experience supporting SEN learners and a flexible, calm approach are essential. The position is part-time, requiring a 4-day work week from Monday to Thursday with a temporary duration until July 2026. A supportive environment awaits you, making a real impact on students' lives while offering excellent pay rates.

Benefits

Supportive specialist environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Strong experience supporting SEN learners is a must.
• Confident teaching of Entry Level / Functional Skills English is required.
• Flexible, calm, and adaptable approach is essential.

Responsibilities

• Delivering Entry Level and Functional Skills English to learners.
• Working with pupils with ASD, SEMH, and learning difficulties.
• Supporting learners working at a lower academic level.
• Teaching within a small-group, specialist setting.

Skills

Experience supporting SEN learners

Teaching Entry Level English

Flexible and calm approach

Ability to work within a religious community

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

Overview

SEN English Teacher - Temporary (4 Days per Week). Start: ASAP. Duration: ASAP - July 2026. Location: Gateshead. Working Pattern: 4 days per week - Monday-Thursday.

We are supporting a specialist provision in Gateshead seeking a temporary SEN English Teacher to work with KS3, KS4 and Post-16 learners.

Responsibilities

• Delivering Entry Level and Functional Skills English
• Working with pupils with ASD, SEMH and learning difficulties
• Supporting learners working at a lower academic level
• Teaching within a small-group, specialist setting

Requirements

• Strong experience supporting SEN learners
• Confident teaching Entry Level / Functional Skills English
• Flexible, calm and adaptable approach
• Ability to work respectfully within a religious community setting

Desirable

• Background in SEN schools, alternative provision or specialist settings
• QTS advantageous but not essential

Why This Role?

• 4-day working week
• Supportive specialist environment
• Short-term placement until Summer term end

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team and make a real impact on students' lives. If you are looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same, we would love to hear from you!

If you are interested in this role please email Rachael.chapman @(url removed) with an up to date copy of your CV, or give us a call on (phone number removed) for an informal chat about opportunities.

Rate of pay dependent on experience and qualifications.

The Education Network Offer

Our specialist team boasts extensive combined experience and an unrivalled reputation within the education sector. We take great pride in delivering consistently high service levels to both schools and candidates. Our approach is honest, efficient, and designed to offer a recruitment solution tailored to your needs. Additionally, we provide opportunities for further training and development to enhance your career.

You will work in a friendly, caring, and supportive environment where every child matters. Our highly committed and hardworking consultants will strive to find roles that suit your professional aspirations. We also offer excellent rates of pay and ongoing opportunities for professional growth.

The Education Network is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to our comprehensive vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices and maintain the highest standards of compliance.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and The Education Network operates as a recruitment agency for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact shortlisted candidates within three days.

Data Privacy and Processing

By applying for this role, you are agreeing for The Education Network to process and store your personal data, including your CV and application form, for the purposes of recruitment. The Education Network is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in accordance with GDPR. Your information will be kept securely and will not be shared with third parties without your consent. We will retain your data for up to 24 months unless you request us to delete it earlier. You have the right to request access to, amend, or delete your data at any time by contacting Neville Wood at The Education Network.

The Education Network Offer (continued)

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have an unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.

An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.