SEN Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education organization in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a passionate SEN Teacher to support children with complex needs. The role involves designing personalized lessons, fostering a respectful classroom, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. A qualified teacher with experience in SEN is required. This temporary position offers the chance to make a significant impact on students' lives, with potential for a permanent role in the future.

Benefits

Free child protection and prevent duty training

Full assistance with DBS checks

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with complex Special Educational Needs.
• Passion for inclusive education and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging, personalised lessons.
• Foster a safe and respectful classroom environment.
• Implement EHCP goals with a multidisciplinary team.
• Regularly assess pupil progress and adjust teaching methods.
• Maintain communication with parents and professionals.

Skills

Understanding of complex SEN needs

Effective communication skills

Ability to design engaging lessons

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Commitment to child-centered education

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)

Job description

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teacher
Location: Newcastle
Contract: Full-time / Part-time
Salary: Competitive
Start Date: October 2025

Are you a passionate and dedicated educator eager to make a real difference in the lives of children with complex needs? We’re looking for an enthusiastic SEN Teacher to join our specialist team at a nurturing, inclusive school committed to helping every child achieve their full potential.

About the School
Our school offers a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for children with diverse and complex needs, including autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, speech and language challenges, attachment, and trauma. Every pupil benefits from an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

We have a well-established Intervention Team on site, featuring therapists, rebound therapy experts, behaviour specialists, and learning mentors, all collaborating closely with teachers to deliver personalised support. Our therapy dog, Morag, also helps create a calm atmosphere for children dealing with anxiety.

The Role
As an SEN Teacher, you will:

• Design and deliver engaging, personalised lessons that cater to different learning styles and developmental needs.
• Foster a classroom environment that is safe, respectful, and inspires a love of learning.
• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to implement EHCP goals and intervention strategies.
• Regularly assess pupil progress and adjust your teaching approach accordingly.
• Maintain open and effective communication with parents, carers, and external professionals.

Who We’re Looking For

• A qualified teacher (QTS/QTLS) with experience or a strong passion for supporting children with complex SEN.
• Someone who understands and values inclusive, child‑centred education.
• A resilient and reflective professional committed to ongoing personal and professional growth.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. 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. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.