Protocol Education are working with a specialist SEND school in the Sunderland area that is seeking an enthusiastic and committed SEN Teacher to join their dedicated staff team. The school supports pupils aged 4–19 with a range of complex needs, including Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), communication needs and sensory processing differences. The setting provides a highly personalised curriculum designed to help pupils develop both academically and socially. The Role As an SEN Teacher, you will be responsible for creating engaging lessons that are adapted to meet the needs of pupils with additional learning needs. Your responsibilities will include: • Planning and delivering creative, differentiated lessons tailored to EHCP outcomes • Supporting pupils with communication, social development and engagement • Creating a positive and structured learning environment • Working closely with Teaching Assistants and therapy teams • Supporting pupils to develop confidence, independence and life skills • Monitoring and assessing pupil progress and adapting learning plans accordingly The Ideal Candidate The school is seeking a teacher who is compassionate, creative and committed to inclusive education. Applicants must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and have a strong interest in working within SEND education. 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. What You’ll Get in Return This role offers a supportive and rewarding environment where you can continue to grow professionally while making a difference. Benefits include: • Supportive leadership and experienced SEND staff • Opportunities for ongoing SEND training and development • The chance to work within a specialist and well-resourced learning environment • Continued support from Protocol Education throughout your placement If you are looking for a teaching role where you can make a meaningful difference every day, 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.