SEND Teacher

Protocol Education Limited; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) teacher to support learners aged 7–18 with SEND, including autism and complex needs, within a specialist provision. You will plan differentiated lessons and collaborate with support staff to meet diverse needs.

You will contribute to an inclusive environment, delivering high-quality teaching while supporting life skills, independence and confidence development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Proven experience teaching students with SEND, autism and complex needs.
• Calm, resilient and compassionate approach to teaching.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, differentiated teaching to students with complex needs.
• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to support individual learning journeys.
• Foster a classroom culture that promotes independence and personal growth.
• Use adaptive strategies and resources to meet diverse learning requirements.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with students and colleagues.

Skills

QTS

SEND experience

Calm & compassionate

Interpersonal skills

Education

QTS

Job description

This specialist provision caters for students aged 7 to 18 who have a range of additional needs, including learning difficulties, social anxiety, disabilities, and Autistic Spectrum Conditions. All students hold an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) and benefit from a flexible curriculum designed to develop life skills, independence, and confidence.

Working as part of a collaborative, supportive team, you’ll help create a learning environment where every student feels valued and empowered to succeed.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for planning and delivering tailored educational programmes that support the holistic development of each student. Your role will involve working closely with experienced support staff to create inclusive, engaging lessons that meet a wide range of needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, differentiated teaching to students with complex needs.
• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to support individual learning journeys.
• Foster a classroom culture that promotes independence and personal growth.
• Use adaptive strategies and resources to meet diverse learning requirements.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with students and colleagues.

Who We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Proven experience teaching students with SEND, particularly autism and complex needs.
• A calm, resilient, and compassionate approach to teaching.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.A commitment to inclusive education and positive outcomes for all learners.

Why Join This Team?

• Access to specialist facilities and resources.
• A culture of collaboration, support, and professional development.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on students’ lives and futures.

Important

You must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this position.

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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