SEND English Teacher

TeacherActive; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Courses and certificates

Market leading rates of pay

PAYE payroll

Referral Scheme: up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting an enthusiastic English Teacher for a specialist SEN school in Newcastle. The role covers KS1 to KS4, including pupils with Autism/ASD and ADHD, with a focus on adaptable teaching to meet individual needs.

From January 2027 or sooner, full-time/long-term with potential to go permanent. You will plan, deliver and mark English lessons, safeguarding the highest standards of learning and behaviour management.

Qualifications

• Must hold QTS and be eligible to work in the UK.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND, particularly Autism/ASD and ADHD.
• Strong planning, assessment and marking skills and ability to tailor lessons.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess engaging English lessons across KS1–KS4.
• Adapt curriculum to meet diverse learning needs while maintaining positive behaviour.
• Support pupils to reach their full potential with individualized learning approaches.

Skills

QTS

SEND support

Classroom management

Education

QTS (ECTs welcome)

Job description

Are you a passionate English Teacher with experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

Do you have the ability to adapt your teaching style to engage pupils with Autism, ADHD and additional learning needs?

Are you a dedicated and resilient individual who can create an engaging and supportive learning environment?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEN school based in Newcastle, who are looking to appoint a dedicated English Teacher. The school supports pupils across Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 4 / KS1 to KS4 with a range of additional needs, including Autism / ASD and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder / ADHD, providing an environment focused on individual learning and development.

The school is looking to take on an enthusiastic English Teacher on a full-time, long-term basis from January 2027 or sooner, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. The successful English Teacher will be responsible for planning, delivering and marking engaging English lessons across KS1 to KS4, adapting the curriculum to meet individual learning needs while maintaining positive behaviour management and supporting pupils to achieve their full potential.

The successful English Teacher will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status / QTS (ECTs are also welcome to apply)
• Experience teaching English across a range of Key Stages
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND, particularly Autism / ASD and ADHD
• Strong planning, assessment and marking skills
• Excellent classroom management and the ability to adapt teaching to individual needs
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach with a passion for supporting young people

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
• Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.