ECT Teacher (Gain SEND Experience)

We’re working with welcoming, well-supported schools that love to help Early Career Teachers gain real experience in SEND, even if you’ve never worked in this setting before. You won’t be thrown in at the deep end. You’ll be supported, guided, and given the time to learn what works, from experienced staff who genuinely want to see you succeed. It’s a chance to build your confidence, try new approaches, and discover just how rewarding SEND teaching can be. With smaller groups and a more personalised approach, you’ll have the space to focus on relationships, routines, and those small wins that make a big difference.

Why SEND as an ECT?

• Smaller groups.
• More support.
• Time to build confidence properly.

You’ll get the space to focus on what really matters, building relationships, understanding pupils, and growing into the teacher you want to be.

What you’ll get:

• A supportive SLT who genuinely guide, not judge.
• Experienced support staff in every classroom.
• Structured routines and clear behaviour systems.
• Ongoing mentoring to help you build confidence step by step.

Your role will include:

• Teaching and supporting pupils with additional needs (e.g. autism, SEMH).
• Creating a calm, engaging learning environment.
• Working closely with TAs, SENCOs, and therapists.
• Celebrating the small wins, because they matter here.

We’re looking for:

• An ECT with QTS or pending qualification.
• A positive, patient approach.
• Someone open to learning and trying new strategies.
• A genuine interest in SEND.

Why Protocol Education?

• Free CPD Academy access.
• Ongoing support from a consultant who actually gets it.
• Roles that help you grow, not just get by.

Thinking about SEND but not sure where to start? We’ve got your back, from your first day to your first “I’ve got this” moment.

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.