SEN Teacher - Sunderland

Want a teaching role where the small wins mean everything? We’re working with a welcoming SEN school in Sunderland looking for teachers who bring patience, creativity and a real passion for supporting pupils with additional needs. Whether you’re already in SEN or looking to move into a specialist setting, this is a place where you’ll be supported to grow and find your feet. What makes this role different? This isn’t about rushing through lessons or chasing targets. It’s about: Building trust with pupils who need consistencyCelebrating progress that looks different for every childTeaching in a way that adapts to the individual, not the timetable You’ll be working with pupils with severe and complex needs, including autism, across a range of curriculum pathways. What you’ll be doing: Creating engaging, sensory and personalised learning experiencesSupporting communication development in creative waysWorking closely with a skilled team around each pupilHelping pupils develop independence and life skills What we’re looking for: QTS (essential)A genuine interest in SEN and inclusive educationPatience, resilience and a positive mindsetSomeone who’s happy to learn, adapt and grow every day SEN experience is a bonus, but not essential if your attitude and values are right. What you’ll get in return: A supportive team that helps you build confidence in SENAccess to ongoing training and developmentA rewarding role where you can see your impact dailyOpportunities to work across different specialist provisions If you’re looking for something more meaningful, more human, and a little less “tick-box”, this could be your next step. Haven’t done Thrive training yet? We’ll get you sorted with our free course, it’s a great way to build confidence and stand out in SEN roles. 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.