Protocol Education are currently partnering with a specialist SEND school in the Sunderland area that is looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teacher to join their experienced and supportive team. This specialist provision supports pupils aged 5–19 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), with many pupils having a primary diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) alongside additional needs such as speech and language difficulties, sensory processing differences and moderate learning difficulties. The school provides a structured and nurturing environment where pupils benefit from clear routines, small class sizes and a personalised curriculum designed to support both academic development and independence skills. The Role As an SEN Teacher within the setting, you will play a vital role in helping pupils engage in learning while supporting their social development and emotional wellbeing. Your responsibilities will include: • Planning and delivering engaging and differentiated lessons tailored to individual EHCP targets • Creating a calm and structured classroom environment that supports pupils with autism • Supporting pupils to develop communication, social interaction and independence • Working collaboratively with Teaching Assistants and specialist staff • Implementing strategies to support sensory regulation and emotional wellbeing • Monitoring pupil progress and contributing to EHCP reviews and learning plans The Ideal Candidate The school is looking for a teacher who is patient, adaptable and passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs. Experience working with pupils with autism or within a SEND setting would be highly beneficial. Applicants must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent 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 This role offers an incredibly rewarding opportunity to support pupils in a specialist educational environment. You will benefit from: • Working within a supportive and collaborative SEND team • Small class sizes allowing you to focus on individual pupil progress • Access to specialist SEND training and professional development opportunities • Ongoing support from your Protocol Education consultant • The opportunity to make a real and lasting difference in pupils’ lives If you are passionate about inclusive education and supporting pupils with autism to thrive, apply now and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.