If you’re the sort of teacher who lights up when a pupil has that tiny breakthrough, or you’ve always felt pulled towards a setting where relationships matter just as much as routines, this one’s worth a look. A fantastic specialist school in Durham is searching for a compassionate, creative SEN Teacher to join their team. The school supports pupils with a range of additional needs, and they’re brilliant at creating calm, structured environments where children can feel safe and genuinely thrive. This role is perfect for: ECTs ready to start their teaching journey somewhere supportive and nurturing Mainstream teachers who want a new challenge and the chance to work more closely with individual learners Experienced SEN educators looking for a fresh, rewarding setting What you’ll be doing Teaching a small class of pupils with additional needs, supported by skilled TAs Delivering lessons that are flexible, engaging and shaped around each pupil’s strengths Working closely with therapists, SENCOs and pastoral teams to build consistent routines Celebrating every step forward, not just the big milestones Creating a classroom where pupils feel safe, understood and ready to learn What the school is looking for Someone with QTS or working towards it A teacher who’s patient, resilient and naturally warm Confidence adapting lessons for a range of needs A team player who values communication and steady routines No SEN experience? Not a dealbreaker. If you’re curious, committed and ready to learn, you’ll fit right in. Why choose Protocol Education? Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella deductions Access to free online CPD, including SEN-specific training A dedicated consultant who knows the local SEN landscape Long-term opportunities in brilliant specialist settings A chance to grow your skillset in a school that genuinely appreciates its staff If you think this is the role for you and you would like to have a new challenge, then please send across your CV! 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.