Protocol Education are currently working in partnership with a specialist SEND school in the Sunderland area that is seeking a passionate and dedicated SEN Teacher to join their experienced team.
This specialist setting supports pupils aged 4–19 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), many of whom have a primary diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) alongside moderate learning difficulties, communication needs and sensory processing differences. The school prides itself on creating a calm, structured and nurturing environment where pupils are supported to learn, grow and develop independence at their own pace.
Class sizes are intentionally small to allow for highly personalised learning, and teachers work alongside a team of experienced Teaching Assistants, therapists and pastoral staff to provide a holistic approach to education and wellbeing.
The school follows a creative and adapted curriculum designed to support both academic development and essential life skills, helping pupils build confidence, communication skills and social understanding.
The Role
As an SEN Teacher, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons that are adapted to the individual needs of pupils within your class. You will play a key role in helping pupils develop academically while also supporting their emotional wellbeing, independence and communication skills.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Planning and delivering differentiated lessons tailored to EHCP outcomes
• Creating a structured, predictable and supportive classroom environment
• Supporting pupils with communication and social interaction
• Implementing strategies that support sensory regulation and emotional wellbeing
• Working closely with Teaching Assistants and specialist staff to provide consistent support
• Monitoring pupil progress and adapting teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs
• Contributing to EHCP reviews, progress tracking and personalised learning plans
The Ideal Candidate
The school is looking for a teacher who is compassionate, adaptable and committed to inclusive education. Experience working with pupils with autism or additional learning needs is highly desirable, although teachers with a strong interest in developing their career within SEND are also encouraged to apply.
Applicants must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
Candidates should ideally hold a DBS registered on the Update Service. If you do not currently have one, you will be required to apply for a DBS through Protocol Education as part of the recruitment process.
What You’ll Get in Return
Working within this specialist provision offers a truly rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. You will benefit from:
• The opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative specialist SEND team
• Small class sizes allowing you to focus on personalised teaching
• Access to ongoing training and professional development in SEND education
• A chance to develop your skills working alongside experienced teachers, therapists and support staff
• Support from Protocol Education consultants throughout your placement
If you are passionate about supporting pupils with autism and learning difficulties and would like to work within a specialist setting where every day makes a difference, apply now and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss this rewarding opportunity further.
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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