SEN secondary Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; Street; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting for a SEN Teacher (Secondary) in Street, Somerset. The successful candidate will deliver engaging lessons to secondary students with diverse needs, working with teaching assistants and therapists to support both academic progress and personal development.

A QTS is essential, and experience with SEND is desirable. A patient, flexible and nurturing approach is valued. The role is full-time and permanent, with safeguarding responsibilities and ongoing CPD provided.

Qualifications

• QTS is essential.
• Experience working with SEND students is desirable.
• Ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet individual learning needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and accessible lessons to secondary-aged students with SEND.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, therapists and school staff to support academic progress and personal development.
• Create an inclusive learning environment to support learning and wellbeing.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Teamwork

Adapt teaching strategies

Safeguarding

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

SEN Teacher (Secondary)

Street, Somerset
Competitive Salary (dependent on experience)
Full-Time | Permanent
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Required

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher looking for a rewarding role where you can positively impact the lives of young people with additional needs?

We are working with a welcoming and supportive SEND school in Street that is seeking an enthusiastic SEN Teacher to join their secondary provision. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified teacher who is committed to helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering engaging and accessible lessons to secondary-aged students with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. Working closely with teaching assistants, therapists and wider school staff, you will create an inclusive learning environment that supports both academic progress and personal development.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential
• Experience working with SEND students is desirable
• Strong classroom management skills
• A patient, flexible and nurturing approach
• Ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet individual learning needs
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

What the School Offers

• A supportive and collaborative leadership team
• Small class sizes allowing for personalised teaching
• Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities
• A rewarding and meaningful teaching environment
• Well-resourced facilities and specialist support staff
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people

Why Apply?

This role offers the chance to join a dedicated team that is passionate about delivering high-quality education and support to students with additional needs. Every day brings new opportunities to celebrate progress, build confidence and help young people thrive.

Safeguarding Statement: This position is subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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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