SEN Primary Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist SEN school in the Rudgeway area is seeking a passionate Primary Teacher to support students with autism and social, emotional, and mental health needs. The ideal candidate will have QTS and a commitment to inclusive education. You will work within a dedicated team to foster confidence and skills in pupils. The role offers a supportive environment, extensive training, and a variety of benefits, including a pension scheme and well-being support. Applications are encouraged early due to high demand.

Benefits

Full induction and ongoing training

Clear progression opportunities

Wellbeing support

Flexible benefits options

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Medical cash plan

High-street discounts

£1,000 refer-a-friend scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about SEN and inclusive education.
• Previous experience in SEN or SEMH is beneficial.
• Strong resilience and patience.

Responsibilities

• Teaching pupils with autism and SEMH needs.
• Helping pupils build confidence and develop skills.
• Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Energy and empathy

Building strong relationships with pupils

Creativity in adapting learning

Collaboration in a team

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Location: Rudgeway area
Contract: Full-time, permanent

Protocol Education is working in partnership with a specialist SEN school to recruit a Primary Teacher who is passionate about supporting children with autism and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

Please note: if a high volume of applications is received, this advert may close early. Early applications are encouraged.

Those huge small victories

As a SEN Primary Teacher, you’ll know that progress doesn’t always look like test scores or neat exercise books.

Sometimes it’s sitting through a lesson. Sometimes it’s trusting an adult. Sometimes it’s believing they can succeed.

These are the huge small victories. They might seem small from the outside, but together they change lives, and they’re celebrated every day in this school.

The role

You’ll be teaching pupils with autism and SEMH needs, helping them build confidence, develop their skills and rediscover a love of learning.

You’ll need resilience, patience and creativity, but the rewards are powerful. The steps forward your pupils make, often against the odds, will stay with you long after the school day ends.

You’ll be supported by a strong multi-disciplinary team, including teaching assistants, therapists and specialist professionals, all working together to give pupils the best possible outcomes.

About the school

The school is a purpose-built, modern SEN setting supporting up to 50 pupils aged 8–16.

Designed to blend the structure of mainstream education with the care and flexibility of a specialist provision, the school offers outstanding facilities and a calm, nurturing environment. Individual progress and wellbeing sit at the heart of everything they do.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing school that plays a vital role in the local community.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for teachers who bring energy, empathy and belief into the classroom.

You’ll be:

• A qualified teacher with QTS
• Passionate about SEN and inclusive education
• A team player with a practical, ‘can-do’ approach
• Confident building strong relationships with pupils
• Creative in adapting learning to meet individual needs
• Keen to help shape and grow a specialist setting

Previous experience in SEN or SEMH is beneficial, but the right attitude and commitment are just as important.

What’s on offer

The school offers an excellent package, including:

• Full induction and ongoing training
• Full school holidays
• Clear progression and development opportunities
• Flexible benefits options
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme or an attractive alternative
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme
• Medical cash plan for dental, optical and healthcare costs
• High-street discounts
• £1,000 refer-a-friend scheme
• A modern, well‑resourced working environment

Applying through Protocol Education

When you apply through Protocol Education, you’ll receive:

• A dedicated consultant who understands SEN education
• Honest insight into the school and leadership team
• Interview preparation and ongoing career guidance
• Access to free CPD and SEN training opportunities

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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