SEND Teacher - Primary & Secondary

Protocol Education Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking SEND Teachers for primary and secondary roles to support diverse learners. You will create tailored lesson plans, provide one-to-one support, and effectively manage classroom behavior in supportive SEND schools. Ideal candidates will hold QTS/QTLS and demonstrate a compassionate educational approach.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay

Free CIPD-accredited training

Access to CPD opportunities

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Essential QTS or QTLS qualifications required.
• Experience in SEND or alternative provision preferred.
• Strong understanding of inclusive teaching and behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver personalized lessons for learners.
• Manage small group and 1:1 teaching tailored to EHCP targets.
• Collaborate with TAs, therapists, and families.

Skills

Inclusive teaching strategies

Behaviour management

Compassionate approach

Resilience

Flexibility

Education

QTS or QTLS

Job description

Job Title: SEND Teacher – Primary & Secondary
Start Date: September 2025
Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term or Permanent
Salary: £150 - £200 per day (depending on experience and pay scale)

Are you an experienced or aspiring SEND Teacher with a passion for inclusive education?
Protocol Education is working in partnership with a number of specialist SEND schools across South Shields, supporting children and young people with a wide range of additional needs including Autism (ASC), Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD), SEMH, and communication challenges.

We are currently recruiting Primary and Secondary SEND Teachers who are committed to creating safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environments where every pupil can thrive.

The Role:

• Plan and deliver creative, personalised lessons that meet the individual needs of learners

• Teach small groups or 1:1, adapting the curriculum to meet EHCP targets

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and staff

• Use behaviour support strategies to manage and reduce challenging behaviour

• Work collaboratively with TAs, therapists, and families to support progress

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• QTS or QTLS – essential

• Experience teaching in an SEND or alternative provision setting (preferred, but not essential)

• Strong understanding of inclusive teaching strategies and behaviour management

• A trauma-informed, compassionate approach

• High levels of resilience and flexibility

What Protocol Education Offers:

• Competitive daily pay: £150 - £210 (paid weekly via PAYE – no umbrella deductions)

• Ongoing support from a dedicated SEND consultant

• Access to FREE CIPD-accredited training, including Thrive training to support emotional wellbeing in the classroom

• A wide range of CPD opportunities tailored to SEND professionals

• Long-term and permanent roles in well-resourced and welcoming SEND schools

Whether you're an experienced SEND teacher or a qualified mainstream teacher looking to transition into special education, we’d love to support you in your next career move.

Apply today or contact us to find out more about current opportunities in South Shields.

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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