SEN Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; South Shields; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider is seeking a dedicated SEN Teacher in South Shields. The successful candidate will work full-time, starting ASAP or in January, within a supportive team that prioritizes relationships and student welfare. Responsibilities include teaching small groups with personalized curriculums and collaborating with therapy teams. Ideal candidates will possess the ability to adapt lessons and embody patience and positivity. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact on students' lives in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Professional development and training

Supportive team environment

Safeguarding training provided

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN) teaching.
• Ability to tailor lessons to individual student needs.
• Commitment to student welfare and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Teach small groups using a personalised curriculum.
• Collaborate with therapeutic and pastoral teams.
• Establish routines to create a safe learning environment.
• Utilise clear communication to support student progress.

Skills

Teaching in SEN or alternative settings

Lesson adaptation

Patience

Positive attitude

Nurturing approach

Education

Appropriate teaching qualifications

Job description

SEN Teacher – South Shields

Full-time, Long-term. Start: ASAP or January

Looking for a teaching role where relationships come first and every small win counts? A specialist provision in South Shields is looking for a calm, creative SEN Teacher to support pupils with a range of additional needs.

What you’ll be doing:

• Teaching small groups with a highly personalised curriculum
• Working closely with therapeutic and pastoral teams
• Building routines that help students feel safe and ready to learn
• Using structure, compassion, and clear communication to support progress

You’ll be great for this role if:

• You’ve taught in SEN or alternative settings, or you’re keen to make the transition
• You know how to adapt lessons and break learning into manageable steps
• You bring patience, positivity, and a genuinely nurturing approach

Why this one’s worth a look:

You’ll join a supportive, well-resourced team who value professional curiosity and celebrate every milestone, big or small.

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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