SEND Primary Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected education provider is seeking a dedicated SEND Primary Teacher in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. You will teach pupils with severe learning difficulties in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status, significant experience with SEND, particularly Autism, and a commitment to inclusive education. This full-time, permanent role offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of students needing specialized support.

Benefits

FREE online safeguarding training

Support for qualifications and training

Qualifications

• Significant experience teaching pupils with SEND, particularly SLD and Autism.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
• Experience supporting pupils with complex needs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons appropriate for pupils.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learner needs.
• Promote positive behaviour using reflective strategies.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants and therapists.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Teamwork

Nurturing approach

Flexible teaching style

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Protocol Education is working with a well-established specialist setting in Shrewsbury, Shropshire to recruit an experienced and dedicated SEND Primary Teacher.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate teacher who wants to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with Autism, Learning Disabilities (LD), and associated complex needs.

About the Role:

You will be teaching pupils working at early developmental levels, with a focus on personalised, functional learning. The role is based in a nurturing, therapeutic environment where the emphasis is on holistic development—academic, social, and emotional.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons appropriate to pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)

• Adapting approaches to meet the individual needs of each learner

• Promoting positive behaviour through reflective and therapeutic strategies

• Working collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, and other professionals

• Supporting pupils with Autism, SLD, and complex needs in a small, structured class environment

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Significant experience teaching pupils with SEND, particularly SLD and Autism

• A creative and flexible teaching style with a commitment to inclusive education

• A reflective, calm, and nurturing approach

• Excellent communication and team-working skills

• A strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities

Desirable:

• Experience supporting pupils with MLD, complex needs, or behaviours that challenge

• Experience working with looked-after or vulnerable children

• Training or interest in therapeutic interventions and trauma-informed approaches

Role Details:

• Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire

• Contract: Full-time, permanent

• Start Date: Negotiable

• Term Dates: Follows Shropshire school calendar (with some variation in INSET days)

If you're an enthusiastic, reflective teacher who thrives in small class settings and has a passion for supporting pupils with complex needs, we encourage you to apply today.

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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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