SEND Teacher

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Hartlepool is seeking an experienced or aspiring SEND Teacher to lead a nurture class, delivering highly personalised teaching that balances academic progress with emotional wellbeing.

You will create a calm, predictable classroom environment, aligned with EHCPs, supporting pupils to develop self-regulation and readiness to re-engage with mainstream learning.

Qualifications

• QTS and active classroom teaching experience in primary SEN.
• Experience delivering nurture or SEN-focused provision in primary.
• Ability to adapt lessons to individual EHCPs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver differentiated, inclusive lessons aligned with EHCPs and support plans.
• Create a nurturing learning environment that supports emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Deliver targeted social, emotional and communication interventions.
• Build strong, consistent relationships with pupils to promote trust and engagement.
• Monitor progress across academic, social and emotional outcomes and adapt provision accordingly.
• Engage positively with parents/carers, providing clear communication and support.
• Maintain accurate records, assessments and review documentation.

Skills

Empathy

Classroom management

Adaptability

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Are you a caring and committed teacher with a passion for supporting children with complex and additional needs, including autism (ASC), speech and language difficulties, ADHD, SEMH needs, attachment difficulties, sensory processing challenges, anxiety and trauma-related behaviours? Do you believe in the power of nurturing relationships, structure and emotional literacy to help children thrive?

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a welcoming and supportive primary school in Hartlepool to recruit an experienced or aspiring SEND Teacher for a nurture class. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on pupils who require a calm, consistent and relationship-focused learning environment.

About the Role

You will take lead responsibility for a small nurture cohort, providing a safe, predictable and emotionally supportive classroom where pupils can develop confidence, self-regulation and readiness to re-engage with mainstream learning. Teaching will be highly personalised, balancing academic progress with emotional wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver differentiated, inclusive lessons aligned with individual EHCPs and support plans
• Create a nurturing learning environment that supports emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Deliver targeted social, emotional and communication interventions (e.g. turn-taking, emotional literacy, routines)
• Build strong, consistent relationships with pupils to promote trust and engagement
• Monitor progress across academic, social and emotional outcomes and adapt provision accordingly
• Engage positively with parents/carers, providing clear communication and support
• Maintain accurate records, assessments and review documentation

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching pupils with SEN, ideally within a nurture class or specialist provision (primary)
• Confident in adapting the curriculum to meet individual learning profiles
• Calm, patient and reflective approach to behaviour and emotional needs
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• A dedicated team who understands nurture and SEND provision
• Access to exclusive SEN teaching roles across Manchester
• Free CPD and training, including SEN, trauma-informed practice and safeguarding
• Competitive rates of pay and clear, ongoing support
• A people-first approach — we match you to schools where you’ll feel supported and valued

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.