SEND Specialist Teacher

Protocol Education Limited; Telford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a dedicated SEND Specialist Teacher to join a vibrant school community in England, teaching pupils aged 3–19 with profound and complex learning needs, delivering an adapted curriculum.

You will collaborate with families and colleagues to create a safe, inclusive learning environment, differentiate lessons, and monitor pupil progress while upholding safeguarding and high expectations.

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and SEND experience.
• Experience differentiating lessons for pupils with complex needs.
• Calm, patient approach to behaviour management and pupil engagement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver differentiated, engaging lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Adapt teaching approaches to support pupils with Autism, ADHD, PMLD and other complex needs.
• Promote positive behaviour, communication, independence and personal development.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, support professionals and families to maximise pupil progress.
• Monitor, assess and celebrate pupils’ achievements across all areas of learning.

Skills

QTS

SEND experience

Differentiation

Behaviour management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Protocol Education is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEND Specialist Teacher to join a vibrant school community committed to helping every pupil reach their full potential.

Guided by the vision “Learning for Life”, the school promotes personalised learning, celebrates individual achievements and supports pupils to develop their confidence, independence and life skills.

You will teach pupils aged 3–19 with profound, complex and additional learning needs, delivering an adapted curriculum that reflects their individual abilities, interests and developmental goals. Working collaboratively with colleagues and families, you will create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment where every pupil is supported to make progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Adapt teaching approaches to support pupils with Autism, ADHD, PMLD and other complex needs.
• Promote positive behaviour, communication, independence and personal development.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, support professionals and families to maximise pupil progress.
• Monitor, assess and celebrate pupils’ achievements across all areas of learning.

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has experience working within a SEND setting.
• Demonstrates the ability to differentiate learning for pupils with complex needs.
• Has a calm, patient and proactive approach to behaviour management and pupil engagement.
• Is committed to inclusive education and enabling every pupil to achieve their potential.

Why Work with Protocol Education?

• Professional Development: Access ongoing training and continuing professional development opportunities.
• Dedicated Support: Receive guidance from a dedicated consultant with experience in the education sector.
• Meaningful Impact: Contribute to pupils’ educational progress, personal development and long‑term independence.
• Collaborative Approach: Work with a team committed to supporting both staff and pupils.

Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK.

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.