Sen Teacher in Washington

Great teachers inspire, nurture and unlock potential. In specialist education, that impact can last a lifetime. Protocol Education are proud to be working in partnership with a welcoming and supportive specialist school in Washington, Sunderland, seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teacher to join their growing team. This specialist setting caters for pupils with a range of additional needs including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and associated communication difficulties.

The school is committed to providing an inclusive and nurturing environment where every pupil is encouraged to develop confidence, independence and a love of learning. The successful candidate will become part of a highly collaborative staff team that places pupils at the centre of everything they do. Through a personalised curriculum and tailored learning experiences, the school aims to ensure that every child is given the opportunity to achieve meaningful outcomes both academically and socially.

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate practitioner who understands the importance of building positive relationships and creating engaging learning opportunities that meet the individual needs of all learners. The role will involve planning and delivering differentiated lessons, monitoring pupil progress and working closely with support staff, families and external professionals to provide the best possible educational experience.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have experience working within a SEND or specialist setting
• Demonstrate excellent classroom management and organisational skills
• Be confident adapting learning to meet a range of needs and abilities
• Have a good understanding of Autism, SEMH and communication difficulties
• Be able to lead and support teaching assistants effectively
• Have a commitment to inclusive education and pupil wellbeing
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills

The school offers a supportive working environment where staff are encouraged to develop professionally and share best practice. Ongoing training, mentoring and specialist SEND development opportunities are available to ensure staff continue to grow throughout their careers. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school where every achievement is celebrated and where staff are passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to the relevant safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and references. 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. 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.