Protocol Education are currently working with a specialist SEND school in the Sunderland area that supports pupils aged 4–19 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The school provides a highly supportive learning environment for pupils with a range of complex needs including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and communication needs. Class sizes are small and pupils benefit from a personalised curriculum designed to support both academic progress and the development of life skills. The school also works closely with therapists and specialist staff to ensure pupils receive a holistic approach to learning and wellbeing. As an SEN Teacher, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging and accessible lessons that meet the individual needs of pupils within your class. Your responsibilities may include: • Planning and delivering differentiated lessons tailored to EHCP outcomes • Creating a supportive and structured classroom environment • Working closely with Teaching Assistants and specialist support staff • Supporting pupils with communication, sensory and behavioural needs • Monitoring pupil progress and adapting teaching approaches where needed The school is seeking a dedicated and compassionate teacher who has experience working with pupils with additional needs or a strong interest in SEND education. Applicants should 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. If you are passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and making a real difference in specialist education, 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.