SEND Instructor

Protocol Education Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a dedicated SEND Instructor to join a nurturing SEND school in Shrewsbury. You will deliver tailored lessons, support learners with diverse needs, and work closely with teachers to raise achievement.

The role suits experienced Cover Supervisors, Instructors, Tutors, HLTA, or education professionals with strong curriculum delivery who are passionate about inclusive education and pupil wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering lessons or supporting learning in education is desirable.
• Right to Work in the UK is required.
• Strong communication, behaviour management and relationship-building skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons and learning activities aligned with the school curriculum.
• Adapt learning to meet the needs of pupils with SEND.
• Monitor pupil engagement and progress, providing feedback to staff.
• Build positive relationships with pupils to promote confidence and independence.
• Promote a calm, safe, inclusive learning environment through effective behaviour management.
• Collaborate with teachers, support staff and families to support positive outcomes.

Skills

Lesson delivery

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Curriculum delivery

Job description

Protocol Education are recruiting for a SEND Instructor to join a nurturing and inclusive SEND school in Shrewsbury.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with additional needs in a setting that places wellbeing, personalised learning, and positive relationships at the heart of everything they do.

The school provides a caring and supportive environment for both students and staff and is part of a well-respected Trust committed to helping every pupil achieve their full potential. Staff work collaboratively to create meaningful learning experiences that promote confidence, independence, and academic progress for all learners.

The school is now seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEND Instructor to join their team. This role would suit experienced Cover Supervisors, Instructors, Tutors, HLTAs, overseas-trained teachers, or education professionals with strong curriculum delivery experience who are passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND.

Qualifications

Previous experience delivering lessons, leading learning activities, or supporting teaching and learning within an educational setting is desirable. Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK. Strong communication, behaviour management, and relationship-building skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons and learning activities aligned with the school's curriculum.
• Adapt learning to meet the individual needs of pupils with SEND.
• Monitor pupil engagement and progress, providing feedback to teaching staff and school leaders.
• Build positive relationships with pupils to promote confidence, resilience, and independence.
• Promote a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment through effective behaviour management strategies.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and families to support positive outcomes for pupils.

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND.
• Experienced in delivering lessons, leading classroom learning, or supporting curriculum delivery.
• Confident managing behaviour in a calm, patient, and positive manner.
• Able to motivate and engage pupils with a range of additional learning and communication needs.
• Enthusiastic, resilient, and committed to inclusive education.
• Experience as a Cover Supervisor, Instructor, Tutor, HLTA, Learning Mentor, overseas-trained teacher, or similar education professional is highly desirable.
• Must hold the Right to Work in the UK.

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.