SEN Secondary Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking a SEN Secondary Teacher in Redbridge to provide tailored support for pupils with ASC, SEMH, and complex learning needs. The role involves delivering engaging lessons, creating calm classroom environments, and working alongside therapists and support staff. The ideal candidate should hold QTS and have experience in SEN settings. Competitive PAYE pay, ongoing training, and excellent classroom support are offered.

Benefits

Ongoing SEND training and CPD opportunities

Excellent classroom support

Manageable class sizes

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN, alternative provision or behaviour-focused settings.
• Confidence teaching secondary-aged pupils with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured, engaging lessons tailored to individual EHCPs.
• Support pupils aged 11–16 with a range of emotional and behavioural needs.
• Create calm, predictable classroom environments that help students regulate.
• Use restorative and trauma-informed approaches to behaviour.
• Work closely with therapists, SENCOs, and support staff.

Skills

Confidence

Adaptability

Understanding of ASC

Understanding of SEMH

Ability to create calm environments

Restorative approaches

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

SEN Secondary Teacher

Location: Redbridge Long Term – Full Time PAYE only

This is a role for a SEN Secondary Teacher who understands that progress doesn’t always look linear, and that relationships come before results.

We are looking for a confident, adaptable teacher to support pupils with ASC, SEMH and complex learning needs. You’ll be teaching smaller classes, with strong TA support and leadership that genuinely backs their staff.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Delivering structured, engaging lessons tailored to individual EHCPs
• Supporting pupils aged 11–16 with a range of emotional and behavioural needs
• Creating calm, predictable classroom environments that help students regulate
• Using restorative and trauma-informed approaches to behaviour
• Working closely with therapists, SENCOs and support staff

This role is ideal for you if you:

• Hold QTS or equivalent
• Have experience in SEN, alternative provision or behaviour-focused settings
• Are confident teaching secondary-aged pupils with additional needs

What you’ll get in return:

• Weekly PAYE pay (NO umbrella companies)
• Ongoing SEND training and CPD opportunities
• Excellent classroom support and manageable class sizes
• A consultant who understands SEN and supports you every step of the way.

Looking for a role where your SEN experience is valued and built upon? This Redbridge position could be the right next step.

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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