Jobs, fresher vacancy - SEN Teacher • UK

Company: Protocol Education

UK

SEN Teacher – Sunderland Location: Sunderland Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent (Term-time only) Start Date: January 2026 About the Role We’re looking for a caring and adaptable SEN Teacher to join a dedicated specialist school in Sunderland. The role involves teaching pupils aged 7–19 with a variety of special educational needs, including autism, ADHD and speech and language difficulties.You’ll design and deliver engaging lessons that promote both academic progress and personal development — celebrating each small step of success and helping pupils build confidence and independence. Key Responsibilities Deliver creative, multi-sensory lessons adapted to pupils’ learning styles and needs Support emotional and social development using positive behaviour management Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver individual education plans (IEPs) Track and assess progress, maintaining clear communication with parents and carers Contribute to a caring and inclusive school culture Person Specification Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS) or equivalent Passionate about SEND teaching, ideally with experience in autism education Strong communication, organisation, and teamwork skills Positive, flexible approach and genuine commitment to pupil wellbeing Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and SEN legislation What You’ll Receive Supportive leadership and well-resourced classrooms Tailored CPD to develop your skills within SEND education Opportunity to make a visible, lasting impact on young lives Competitive pay (MPS/UPS) and weekly pay through PAYE This is an exciting chance to teach in an environment that truly values individuality, creativity, and care.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.