SEND Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

No umbrella companies

Free CPD and online training

Dedicated consultant

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Access to SEND schools across County

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd is recruiting SEND Teachers to work across Durham and surrounding areas, supporting a range of specialist schools and provisions. You will create engaging, accessible lessons tailored to individual EHCP targets and work with Teaching Assistants and SENCOs to support pupils' development.

We welcome both experienced SEND Teachers and ECTs transitioning into SEND, with full support provided.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification is required.
• Experience with children/youth with SEND is desirable.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Differentiate the curriculum to ensure all pupils can access learning.
• Support pupils with a range of SEND needs.
• Develop positive relationships and create a safe, inclusive classroom environment.
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants, SENCOs and other professionals.
• Monitor progress and contribute towards EHCP targets.

Skills

SEND experience

Patience and resilience

Classroom management

Differentiation

Communication & teamwork

Passion for SEND

Education

QTS or equivalent qualification

Job description

SEND Teacher – Durham

Are you a passionate teacher looking to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs?

Protocol Education is currently recruiting SEND Teachers to work across Durham and the surrounding areas, supporting a range of specialist schools and provisions.

Whether you are an experienced SEND Teacher, an ECT looking to develop your skills, or a mainstream teacher considering a move into SEND, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

As a SEND Teacher, you will have the opportunity to work with pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, PMLD, communication and learning difficulties.

You will be responsible for creating engaging and accessible lessons that are tailored to individual pupils' needs, abilities and EHCP targets.

You will be:

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons adapted to individual learning needs
• Differentiating the curriculum to ensure all pupils can access learning
• Supporting pupils with a range of SEND needs
• Developing positive relationships with pupils and creating a safe, inclusive classroom environment
• Working closely with Teaching Assistants, SENCOs and other professionals
• Supporting pupils' academic, social and emotional development
• Using a range of strategies to manage behaviour positively
• Monitoring progress and contributing towards individual targets and EHCP outcomes

What We're Looking For

We are keen to hear from teachers who have:

• QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Experience working with children or young people with SEND (desirable but not essential)
• A patient, resilient and nurturing approach
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• The ability to differentiate and adapt learning
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs

ECTs and teachers from mainstream backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Full support will be provided when transitioning into a specialist SEND setting.

Why Join Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay
• No umbrella companies
• Access to free CPD and online training
• A dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your placement
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
• Access to a range of SEND schools and specialist provisions across County Durham
• Refer-a-friend rewards
• Opportunities to develop your experience and progress your education career

Interested?

If you're a passionate teacher who wants to make a genuine difference to children and young people with SEND, we'd love to hear from you.

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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