SEN Primary School Teachers - ECTs

Position: SEN Primary School Teachers - ECTs welcome
Nurturing SEN Teacher – Exciting Opportunity in Durham

Are you a passionate, caring teacher ready to make a real difference? We’re looking for a nurturing SEN Teacher to join fantastic SEN schools across the Durham area. This is a brilliant opportunity for experienced teachers, ECTs, and newly qualified teachers who want to inspire and support pupils with additional needs.

You’ll be teaching small, well-supported classes, giving you the time and space to truly understand your pupils and celebrate every milestone. This is a rewarding role where you can build meaningful relationships and see the impact of your teaching every single day.

You’ll be joining warm, welcoming, and supportive teams who are passionate about inclusive education. The schools offer excellent professional development and training opportunities, making this an ideal role for ECTs looking to grow in confidence and experienced teachers looking to specialise further in SEN.

The schools are easy to access by car and public transport, making your commute simple and stress-free.

What We’re Looking For

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or working towards QTS (ECTs welcome)

A nurturing, patient, and enthusiastic approach

Passion for supporting pupils with additional needs

Ability to work collaboratively with teaching assistants and SEN specialists

Why Apply?

Small class sizes and excellent classroom support

Friendly, inclusive staff teams

Strong mentoring and CPD opportunities

A truly rewarding role where no two days are the same

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference and feel supported in your teaching journey, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Please apply today!

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.

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