SEN Teacher | SEMH & Behaviour | Sunderland

Location: Sunderland
Job Type: Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: As soon as available
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, school hours
Salary: £31,650–£51,048 per annum / PAYE, dependent on experience and qualifications

Build relationships. Change behaviour. Raise aspirations.

Protocol Education are looking for a confident and resilient SEN Teacher specialising in SEMH and behaviour to work within a specialist setting in Sunderland.

This role would suit a teacher who understands that positive relationships are often the foundation for successful learning.

The pupils may have experienced difficulties within mainstream education and require a more structured, consistent and personalised approach.

As the teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons
• Create a calm and structured classroom
• Adapt learning to individual needs
• Set clear expectations and boundaries
• Support pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs
• Develop positive relationships with pupils
• Encourage engagement and participation
• Monitor progress and attainment
• Support EHCP targets
• Use positive behaviour strategies
• Work closely with support staff and pastoral teams
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience and independence
• Celebrate progress both academically and personally

The successful teacher will understand the importance of consistency, patience and clear boundaries when working with pupils who may display challenging behaviour.

Experience within SEMH, alternative provision, PRU, specialist SEND or behaviour-focused settings would be highly desirable.

However, we would also consider teachers from mainstream backgrounds who can demonstrate strong behaviour management and a genuine interest in working within SEND.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Resilient and emotionally consistent
• Confident managing behaviour
• Patient and understanding
• Adaptable in their teaching
• Passionate about helping young people
• Able to build positive professional relationships
• Comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team

What Protocol Education offers:

• Competitive pay
• Weekly PAYE payments
• FREE CPD and online training
• Dedicated SEND consultant
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Ongoing support
• £50 Refer a Friend bonus

If you're a teacher looking for a full-time SEMH/SEND opportunity and can start as soon as you're available, get in touch 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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