Protocol Education
Job Title: SEN Primary Teacher
Location: Croydon, Greater London
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience (MPS / UPS + SEN allowance)
Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent – September Start
The Role:
We are seeking a passionate and experienced SEN Primary Teacher to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs, helping them reach their full potential in a supportive and stimulating environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to the individual needs of pupils with SEN
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Assess, monitor, and track progress, adapting strategies to ensure every child thrives
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Work closely with parents, colleagues, and external specialists to support children’s development
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Promote a positive, inclusive, and safe classroom environment
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Contribute to the school’s SEN provision and participate in relevant planning and reviews
The Ideal Candidate:
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Qualified teacher with QTS (or equivalent)
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Experience teaching children with a range of SEN, ideally in a primary setting
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Deep understanding of SEND strategies, interventions, and inclusive teaching methods
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Excellent communication and collaboration skills
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Patient, adaptable, and passionate about making a difference in children’s lives
What We Offer:
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A supportive and welcoming school community
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Opportunities for continuous professional development and training
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A positive and inclusive working environment
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The chance to shape the future of children with SEN in a school that values every individual
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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