SEND Supply Teacher

SEND Teachers Needed – Primary & Secondary – Durham

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Essential
Flexible SEND supply work with Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated and compassionate QTS‑qualified SEND Teachers to support our partner SEND, primary, and secondary settings across Durham. This is an excellent opportunity for teachers experienced in, or passionate about, working with pupils who have a range of additional needs.

Whether you specialise in autism support, SEMH, complex needs, PMLD, or general SEND provision, we can offer flexible and rewarding supply work that suits your availability.

Role Overview

Teach and support pupils with a range of SEND needs across EYFS–KS4
Adapt lessons to meet individual learning plans and abilities
Collaborate with support staff, SENCOs, and wider school teams
Maintain a calm, nurturing, and structured learning environment
Work flexibly on a supply basis with full‑time, part‑time, and ad‑hoc options available
Requirements

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience working with SEND pupils (school-, placement-, or role-based)
Ability to differentiate teaching effectively
Strong behaviour management and a patient, empathetic approach
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
Two suitable professional references
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

Flexible working patterns to suit your personal schedule
Competitive daily rates, paid weekly
Opportunities across SEND schools, resource bases, and mainstream settings with SEND provision
Access to specialised CPD such as Autism Awareness, Team Teach, Safeguarding and more
Ongoing support from a dedicated SEND consultant based locally
Apply Today

If you’re passionate about making a real difference in the lives of pupils with additional needs, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join Teaching Personnel’s dedicated pool of SEND supply teachers.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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