Specialist Teacher

Specialist Teacher – Middlesbrough

Primary & Secondary | Specialist Education Settings | Flexible & Long-Term Opportunities

Are you a Teacher who is passionate about supporting children and young people who may need a different approach to education?

Ripple Education is a local education recruitment agency working with schools, nurseries and specialist settings across the North East. We believe in finding the right person, not just a person, for every setting. Children are at the heart of every decision we make.

We’re looking for patient, resilient and compassionate Teachers who can build positive relationships with young people and create engaging, structured learning environments where pupils feel supported to succeed.

Our specialist opportunities include working with children and young people who may have social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, additional SEND needs, have experienced disruption to their education, or require additional support to successfully engage with learning.

Opportunities Available

We Are Currently Recruiting Primary And Secondary Teachers For

• Full-time positions
• Part-time positions
• Flexible and ad hoc work, including work booked in advance
• Short and long-term placements

Why work with Ripple?

• Weekly pay and holiday pay
• Flexible and long-term opportunities
• Access to specialist training and professional development
• A friendly, supportive team who get to know you
• Support from experienced teachers and education professionals
• Placements matched to your skills, experience and availability

Want to know what it’s really like working with Ripple? Take a look at our Google reviews and hear directly from the team who work with us.

What we’re looking for

You’ll Ideally Have

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience working with children or young people in an education setting
• A calm, consistent and compassionate approach
• The ability to establish positive relationships while maintaining clear professional boundaries
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• An understanding of safeguarding and the additional vulnerabilities some young people may experience
• The resilience and flexibility to adapt your approach to individual pupils

Experience within SEND, SEMH, Alternative Provision, PRU or specialist settings would be beneficial. We also welcome applications from experienced mainstream teachers whose skills, experience and approach may transfer well into specialist education.

We’ll take the time to understand your strengths, experience and suitability before matching you with an opportunity.

The role

Depending On The Placement, You May

• Plan and deliver engaging, structured lessons
• Adapt teaching to individual learning and additional needs
• Support pupils individually and in small groups
• Build trusted and consistent relationships with young people
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience and engagement with education
• Use positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies
• Work closely with support staff and other professionals
• Follow the setting and Ripple Education safeguarding procedures at all times

Safer Recruitment Requirements

We take our responsibility to safeguard children extremely seriously. All applicants must fully engage with Ripple Education’s rigorous and robust safer recruitment process before they can be considered for work.

This Includes, But Is Not Limited To

• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS and relevant barred list checks
• Full employment and education history, including explanations for any gaps
• Suitable professional references
• Right to Work and identity checks
• Qualification and professional status checks, including relevant teacher status and prohibition checks
• Safeguarding and suitability declarations

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK . Please note, Ripple Education is unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Our recruitment process is intentionally thorough because the safety and welfare of children will always come first.

Ready to join Ripple?

Apply today with your CV, or complete our application form directly:

As part of our commitment to safer recruitment, a full application form must be completed before interview.

Ripple Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Join our team and help create positive educational experiences for children and young people across the North East.