Job description
SEND Teacher
Job Title: SEND Teacher
Area: Sunderland
Start Date: March
Contract Type: Full-time
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm
About the school:
Are you a passionate and dedicated SEN Teacher looking to make a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs?
We’re working with a brilliant specialist school in Sunderland that supports students aged 11-16 with a range of complex learning needs, autism, and physical or sensory impairments. The team is warm, welcoming, and focused on creating a safe, inclusive space where students can truly thrive.
As a SEN Teacher you will:
1. Deliver high-quality, tailored teaching to pupils primarily across KS2, KS3 and KS4
2. Plan and differentiate engaging lessons to meet EHCP outcomes and developmental milestones
3. Work closely with the SENCO, support staff and parents/carers to provide a consistent and holistic approach
What We’re Looking For:
4. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
5. Experience teaching in an SEN setting (or strong SEN knowledge within a mainstream environment)
6. A calm, empathetic, and resilient approach to classroom management
7. Passion for inclusive education and a commitment to nurturing every child’s progress
To be eligible you must:
8. Hold Right to Work in the UK
9. Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service OR be willing to process a new application
10. Provide two professional child related references