If you’re the kind of teacher who sees the whole child, not just the diagnosis, this specialist school in Gateshead would love to have you. We’re supporting a fantastic SEND provision that works with pupils who have complex learning needs, autism, communication difficulties, and social and emotional needs. They’re looking for an SEN Teacher who brings creativity, warmth, and that calm confidence pupils rely on. What you’ll be doing Leading a small, carefully structured class with high levels of support Adapting lessons so every pupil can access learning in their own way Working closely with therapists, TAs, and the SENCO to create personalised plans Using sensory-friendly, trauma-informed approaches in the classroom Creating a safe, predictable environment where pupils can grow at their own pace Who suits this role Teachers with experience in specialist settings, resource bases, PRUs, or alternative provisions Mainstream teachers who’ve found themselves drawn to SEND and love the difference it makes Someone calm, thoughtful, and brilliant at building relationships A teacher who knows that progress doesn’t always look linear, but it’s worth celebrating every step What you’ll get with Protocol Education Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella deductions Free access to our CPD Academy, including SEND, autism, and behaviour modules Support from a local consultant who understands the Gateshead SEND landscape Opportunities across specialist, mainstream, and alternative settings A smooth, friendly registration process Referral rewards for recommending great educators A quick check… Are you Thrive trained? If not, we can offer you the training completely free, and schools absolutely love it. It’s a brilliant way to strengthen your practice and boost your appeal. If you’re ready to join a school where your patience and creativity will genuinely change lives, drop me a message and I’ll talk you through the next steps. 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.