SEND Teacher – Barnsley
Location: Barnsley
Contract: Full-time / Part-time (Flexible)
Pay: Dependent on experience (PAYE – no umbrella deductions)
Start Date: ASAP
Are you the kind of teacher who can bring calm to chaos and confidence to every child?
We’re looking for an experienced and compassionate SEND Teacher to join one of our brilliant partner schools in Barnsley.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives in inclusive environments and genuinely enjoys helping pupils with additional needs reach their potential. Whether your background is in autism support, SEMH, or complex needs, you’ll have the space to teach, nurture, and make a real impact every day.
What you’ll be doing:
1. Teaching and supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs
2. Creating creative, individualised learning experiences
3. Working closely with support staff, therapists, and parents to keep pupils progressing
4. Bringing positivity and patience to every lesson
What we’re looking for:
5. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
6. Previous experience in an SEND or alternative provision setting
7. A caring, flexible, and resilient approach to teaching
8. Strong communication and teamwork skills
What’s in it for you?
9. Weekly PAYE pay (no umbrella companies)
10. Ongoing CPD and access to our free online training
11. Dedicated consultant support from people who really get SEND
12. Opportunities across Sheffield and South Yorkshire
13. Referral rewards when you recommend your brilliant colleagues
At Protocol Education, we’re fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to a thorough vetting process including enhanced DBS checks and reference verification, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines.
Let’s find you a job that makes Mondays feel good again.
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 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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