SEND Teacher

GSL Education; North East; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Immediate opportunities

Flexible placements

Education consultant support

SEND teaching development

Make a lasting difference

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a SEND Teacher to work across Northumberland’s schools and specialist provisions. The role focuses on planning tailored lessons, supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD, SEMH and other needs, and partnering with TAs and SENCOs to foster an inclusive learning environment.

You will deliver engaging lessons, monitor progress, and adapt teaching to individual needs while upholding safeguarding and school policies. Immediate and ongoing opportunities available.

Qualifications

• QTS is essential.
• Experience in SEND or specialist settings is preferred.
• Strong understanding of pupil needs across ASD/ADHD/SEMH and related challenges.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Assess and monitor pupil progress, maintaining records.
• Develop learning strategies to support various abilities.
• Manage classroom behaviour with positive approaches.
• Support academic, social, emotional and personal development.
• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with TAs, SENCOs and other professionals.
• Communicate with colleagues and parents as appropriate.
• Follow safeguarding and school policies.

Skills

QTS

Teaching experience

SEN knowledge

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

SEND Teacher

Location: Northumberland
Salary: £150-£220 per day
Contract Type: Temporary | Flexible Opportunities
Start Date: Immediate / Ongoing

Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher who believes every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their learning needs?

GSL Education is seeking an experienced SEND Teacher to work in schools and specialist provisions across Northumberland. This is an excellent opportunity for a committed educator who can create engaging, inclusive lessons and support pupils with a range of special educational needs.

About the Role

As a SEND Teacher, you will plan and deliver tailored lessons that meet pupils' individual learning, communication, and developmental needs. You will support students with needs such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and other learning difficulties, helping them build confidence, develop essential skills, and make meaningful progress.

You will work closely with teaching assistants, SENCOs, and other professionals to create a structured, positive, and supportive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons adapted to pupils' individual needs.
• Assess, monitor, and record pupil progress.
• Develop individual learning strategies to support different abilities.
• Manage classroom behaviour using positive and consistent approaches.
• Support pupils' academic, social, emotional, and personal development.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, SENCOs, and other professionals.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and parents or carers where appropriate.
• Follow safeguarding, behaviour, and school policies.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - Essential.
• Previous teaching experience, ideally within a SEND or specialist setting.
• Understanding of a range of special educational needs.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to individual learning needs.
• Patient, empathetic, resilient, and adaptable approach.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.

Experience supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD, or SEMH needs is highly desirable. Team Teach training or experience with positive behaviour support strategies would also be advantageous.

Why Join GSL Education?

• Competitive pay of £150-£220 per day.
• Immediate and ongoing opportunities.
• Flexible temporary placements.
• Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant.
• Opportunities to develop your SEND teaching experience.
• The chance to make a lasting difference in pupils' lives.

All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and safer recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS checks and appropriate references.<