SEN Teacher

Job Title: Primary SEN Teacher
Location: South Durham
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time, Long-term with potential to go permanent
Start Date: ASAP or September 2026

Some teaching roles are about data drops and deadlines. This one is about breakthroughs, confidence, and watching a child who once felt overwhelmed start to believe in themselves.

We’re working with a specialist school in South Durham looking for a nurturing, resilient Primary SEN Teacher to join their team. This setting supports pupils with a range of additional needs including autism, SEMH, and communication difficulties. The class sizes are small, the support is strong, and the impact you’ll make is huge.

If you’re the kind of teacher who celebrates the first full sentence, the calm five-minute transition, or the brave attempt at joining group work, you’ll feel right at home here.

You’ll be leading a small primary class, supported by experienced Teaching Assistants who genuinely know their pupils inside out.

Your role will include:

• Planning and delivering creative, personalised lessons

• Adapting learning to meet EHCP targets

• Building strong, consistent routines that help pupils feel safe

• Working closely with therapists, parents, and senior leaders

• Creating a calm, structured space where children can thrive

No two days are the same, but every day counts.

• UK QTS (essential)

• Experience teaching in a SEN, specialist, or inclusive primary setting

• Confidence with behaviour support and differentiated planning

• A patient, steady presence and a good sense of humour

• Someone who sees potential, not barriers

If you’ve worked with ASC, SEMH, ADHD, or speech and language needs, even better.

• Supportive and hands‑on leadership

• Clear behaviour systems that actually work

• Ongoing CPD and SEND‑focused training

• A real team feel, no silos, no egos

• The chance to genuinely change trajectories for young people

This isn’t about “filling a role”. It’s about being part of a community that understands how specialist education transforms lives.

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies

• FREE access to our online CPD Academy

• Personalised support from a dedicated consultant

• Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings

• Streamlined registration and local bookings

• Referral scheme, earn rewards for referring friends

We’ll support you from application to placement, and beyond. No chasing. No confusion. Just clear, friendly guidance.

If you’re ready for a role that’s challenging in the best possible way, let’s talk.

Apply now or get in touch to find out more about this Primary SEN Teacher role in South Durham.

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.
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