SEN Teacher - Autism and SEMH Focus

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

Job summary

A leading educational provider is seeking a dedicated SEN Teacher focused on supporting students with autism and SEMH needs in Sunderland. In this role, you will deliver tailored learning programmes and work with small classes to help students re-engage with education. The ideal candidate will have experience in special educational needs and employ nurturing approaches to build strong relationships with pupils. This is a full-time position with a pay range of £140–£220 per day.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding training

Comprehensive assistance provided

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching students with SEN, specifically autism.
• Ability to create tailored curricula for small classes.
• Skills in monitoring student progress and emotional wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Teach small classes with tailored curricula.
• Adapt lessons to meet individual needs.
• Support emotional wellbeing and monitor progress.

Skills

SEN or alternative provision experience

Trauma-informed and nurturing approaches

Building strong, trusting relationships

Calm in challenging situations

Education

Appropriate qualifications for teaching

Job description

SEN Teacher – Autism and SEMH Focus

Location: Sunderland Pay: £140–£220 per day Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term

This SEN Teacher role supports pupils with autism and social, emotional and mental health needs in a specialist learning environment.

You’ll deliver personalised learning programmes, helping pupils re‑engage with education and build confidence at their own pace.

Responsibilities

• Teaching small classes with tailored curricula
• Adapting lessons to meet individual needs
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and behaviour positively
• Working collaboratively with TAs and pastoral staff
• Monitoring progress and celebrating achievements

Ideal for teachers who

• Have SEN or alternative provision experience
• Use trauma‑informed and nurturing approaches
• Can build strong, trusting relationships
• Remain calm in challenging situations

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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