A supportive specialist provision in Durham is looking for an SEN Teacher to start immediately who can bring clarity, patience, and creativity to the classroom. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys thinking differently, adapting lessons to individual needs, and building strong, trusting relationships with pupils who learn best with personalised support. About the role You’ll be teaching a small group of pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs, including social, emotional, and communication needs. Your focus will be on creating engaging lessons that meet pupils where they are and help them move forward at a pace that feels right for them. What you’ll be doing: Planning and delivering tailored lessons that support individual learning goals Using structured routines, visual supports, and personalised strategies Working alongside TAs to create a calm, well-organised classroom environment Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, confidence, and independence Liaising with the SENCO, therapists, and parents to ensure joined-up support Celebrating small steps and steady progress What the school provides A nurturing environment with a team who genuinely understand SEND Guidance from experienced leaders and access to specialist resources Space to experiment with creative teaching approaches Regular opportunities for training and reflective practice What you’ll need QTS Experience teaching in a classroom setting Understanding of SEND approaches or a willingness to learn A calm, flexible attitude and strong communication skills If this sounds like the kind of role where you could make a real impact, I can talk you through available SEN settings in Durham and help you take the next step. 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.