Protocol Education
We’re looking for a compassionate and dedicated SEND Specialist Teacher to join our vibrant school community. Our vision, “Learning for Life”, drives everything we do—we celebrate every achievement, nurture every interest, and challenge each pupil to progress, one small step at a time.
You’ll be supporting pupils aged 3–19 with complex and profound learning difficulties, delivering a curriculum tailored to individual needs and abilities. You’ll work in teaching groups that embrace different learning styles, helping pupils feel safe, confident, and empowered to engage with learning and life.
Your Day-to-Day:
- Deliver inspiring lessons that reflect pupils’ needs, interests, and abilities
- Collaborate with a team of passionate professionals to support learning and personal growth
- Work closely with parents, building strong partnerships to maximise pupil progress
- Adapt teaching strategies for pupils with ADHD, Autism, PMLD, or other complex needs
- Celebrate effort and achievement across all areas of the curriculum
Who We’re Looking For:
- Qualified teacher with experience in SEND settings
- Skilled at differentiating learning for pupils with complex needs
- Calm, confident, and empathetic, with a positive approach to behaviour and engagement
- Committed to fostering independence, teamwork, and confidence in every pupil
Why Join Protocol Education?
- Supportive Environment – Ongoing training, CPD, and the backing of a strong team committed to the well-being of staff.
- Impactful Work – Make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with SEMH needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and personal growth.
- Dedicated Consultant – You will have a dedicated consultant with experience in the field themselves to support and work alongside you.
Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK.
If you feel you are the ideal candidate for this role – please apply now. Or if you wish to discuss this role, please contact Alanna on or email
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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