SEND Class Teacher - Start ASAP

senploy; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational agency in Newcastle is seeking an enthusiastic SEND Teacher to make a positive difference in the lives of children. This full-time role in an Alternative Provision setting involves planning and delivering lessons, managing challenging behaviour, and fostering positive relationships. Applicants must have QTS and teaching experience in the UK. Competitive pay between £130-180 per day is offered until July 2026.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS (ideally on the Update Service).
• Experience of short, medium, and long-term planning.
• Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons to small classes.
• Manage potential challenging behaviour effectively.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Skills

Strong relationship-building skills

Positive and resilient attitude towards teaching

Strong organisation and communication skills

Education

QTS and Primary School Teaching experience within the UK

Job description

Overview

Are you an inspirational, driven, and enthusiastic SEND Teacher who wants to make a long-term, positive difference to the lives, progress and development of children? Prospero Teaching is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Class Teacher to work in one of our inspirational Alternative Provision settings in Newcastle on a full-time, long-term basis to start ASAP. Applications from ECTs are welcome and there will be opportunities for part of the ECT qualification to be completed whilst in the role. The school supports pupils across the Primary and Secondary age range.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons to small classes of pupils with a wide range of SEMH.
• Manage potential challenging behaviour with resilience and effective communication.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and Teaching Assistants to create excellent learning environments.
• Differentiated lesson planning and collaboration with staff to ensure all pupils make progress and are taught in a way suited to their individual needs and learning styles.

About the School

The role is based in an inspirational Alternative Provision in Newcastle for pupils aged 5-18 who have been excluded from mainstream school. The school supports pupils across the Primary and Secondary age-range with SEND such as SEMH and ASD, as well as challenging behaviour. The school has an outstanding supportive culture and Leadership Team, where staff work as a team within classrooms to provide high standards of support to pupils.

Pay, Hours and Contract

• Pay: Between £130-180 per day
• Hours: 08:30-16:00
• Contract: Full-time until the end of the Academic Year in July 2026 (Temporary Contract)
• Start Date: September 2025
• Location: Newcastle

Experience, Qualifications and Requirements

• An Enhanced DBS (ideally on the Update Service, but this is not essential as we can process a new one for you)
• QTS and Primary School Teaching experience within the UK
• Experience of short, medium and long-term planning
• Experience of using a range of methods to assess pupil progress
• Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to build rapport
• A positive and resilient attitude towards teaching and work
• Strong organisation and communication skills

About Prospero

Prospero Teaching is a supply agency with branches across the world. We provide day-to-day, short-term and long-term cover. We also offer a range of free CPD Certified Training to keep your skills, knowledge and understanding current and up to date.

If you are interested, please apply ASAP as the school is looking to recruit promptly, so early applications are encouraged!