Working in
SEND Schools
Finding your perfect teaching or classroom support roles in SEND schools starts here.
What to expect in SEND schools:
Working in SEND isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to transform lives every single day.
SEND teachers and support staff help pupils with a wide range of needs, from autism and ADHD to speech and language difficulties. That could mean adapting lessons, using creative learning approaches, or providing dedicated one-to-one support.
Yes, it’s challenging, but it’s also one of the most rewarding paths in education.
Interested? Here are some of the roles you can explore:
- Specialist teaching roles: SEND teachers (including ASD, SEMH, PMLD, SLD, MLD), subject specialists with SEND experience and intervention teachers
- Classroom support roles: SEND teaching assistants, 1:1 support workers, behaviour mentors, learning support assistants and HLTAs
- Specialist and additional roles: Inclusion staff, Thrive-trained educators, sensory support workers, SEMH and pastoral support, tutors and pupil-facing care staff
Latest SEND School Jobs
SEND schools across England are looking for passionate, patient, and creative people to join their teams.
SEND Support Assistant
Could you help a child develop the confidence they need to thrive in school? A welcoming primary school in North Shields is seeking a SEND Support Assistant to support pupils with additional learning and communication needs. You'll work closely with...
North Shields
£92.63 - 110.00 per day + PAYE - no umbrella companies. Earn while you learn, access to training
Permanent Teaching
Youth Worker Teaching Assistant - Walker (Full-Time)
Youth Worker Teaching Assistant – Walker (Full-Time) Have a background in youth work? Looking to use your skills in a rewarding school-based role? A specialist SEND and SEMH setting in Walker is looking for a Youth Worker Teaching Assistant to...
Walker
£92.63 - 110.00 per day + PAYE - no umbrella companies. Earn while you learn, access to training
Permanent Teaching
SEND Learning support assistant
Role: SEND Learning support assistant Location: Ealing Overview We are seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs in a school setting. The role involves working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and other support staff to ensure students receive tailored...
Ealing
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SEND Learning support assistant
Role: SEND Learning support assistant Location: Ealing Overview We are seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs in a school setting. The role involves working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and other support staff to ensure students receive tailored...
Ealing
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Sen Teaching Assistant
Role: SEND Teaching assistant Location:Ealing Overview We are seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs in a school setting. The role involves working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and other support staff to ensure students...
Ealing
£90 - 100 per day + Pay to scale
Permanent Teaching
SEND Learning support assistant
Role: SEND Learning support assistant Location: Ealing Overview We are seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs in a school setting. The role involves working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and other support staff to ensure students receive tailored...
Ealing
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Youth Worker
Youth Worker Start Date: ASAP Location: Bristol Hours: 08:30-15:30 Mon-Fri (Part-Time roles available) Protocol Education are currently working with a variety of SEN schools throughout the Bristol area, looking for a candidates with a Youth Worker background. The schools primarily focus...
Bristol
£14.25 - 16.00 per hour + refer a friend for £50 bonus/CPD
Permanent Teaching
SEMH Teacher - Alternative Provision
SEMH Classroom Teacher – Alternative Provision Location: Bristol Pay: £168 to £232 per day Hours: 8:30am to 4:00pm Requirements: QTS required, SEMH/SEN experience helpful but not essential Looking to teach in a setting where relationships matter just as much as...
Bristol
£168 - 232 per day + refer a friend for £50 bonus/CPD
Permanent Teaching
SEN Teaching Assistant - Billingham
Exciting Opportunity: Teaching Assistant with SEN Experience Wanted! Do you love working with children and making learning fun? Are you passionate about supporting young learners with Special Educational Needs? If so, we'd love to welcome you to our friendly Primary...
Billingham
£90 - 120 per day
Part Time Teaching
Team Teach training for educators
Team Teach is an accredited training programme designed to help you safely support pupils who display challenging behaviour, particularly in SEND and SEMH settings. At Protocol Education, we offer Team Teach training delivered by our trained consultants, equipping you with practical strategies to create safe, positive and inclusive learning environments.
Our Team Teach training options include:
- Level 1 – Introduction to theory and non-physical behaviour management techniques, ideal for educators new to SEND environments.
- Blended Learning Level 2 – Combines 3 hours of online learning with 9 hours of practical training, including positive handling techniques for day-to-day SEND settings.
- Level 2 (Face-to-Face) – A 12-hour in-person course designed for educators working in more complex SEND environments, providing in-depth training in behaviour management and positive handling strategies.
How to get into SEND teaching
If you’re already a qualified teacher, there are lots of ways to step into SEND teaching, including:
- National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO)
- Postgraduate diplomas/masters in Special Educational Needs
- Courses on autism, dyslexia, ADHD, speech and language needs.
A common first step is becoming a SEND teaching assistant, supporting learners individually or in small groups. You don’t need a degree, but these qualifications can help.
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning
- CACHE Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
- BTEC Level 2 or 3 in Education and Training
No qualifications? Don’t panic. If you’re enthusiastic, empathetic, and willing to learn, many schools will support you while you train.
There’s no single path into SEND teaching, but here are some of the most common routes:
- Start as a teaching assistant to gain classroom experience.
- Train as a teacher through a PGCE or other teacher training programme.
- Take additional SEN-focused qualifications, like the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO).
“Fantastic agency, they listen to where I wanted to be placed and worked with me to place me in a great school. Any concerns I had they were always there to listen.”
Renique M
Frequently asked questions about working in SEND
SEND stands for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. It covers pupils who need extra support with learning, behaviour, or social and emotional development.
A SEND TA works closely with pupils who need additional help, either in small groups or one-to-one, making sure every child can take part in learning.
Patience, empathy, creativity, and flexibility. You don’t need to have all the answers, you just need to be willing to adapt and support pupils in the way that works best for them.
Teachers working in SEND schools may receive an additional SEND allowance on top of their usual pay. This can range from £2,539 to £5,009 per year (depending on role and responsibilities).
On average, SEND teaching assistants earn between £80–£100 per day (around £15,000–£21,000 a year full-time).
From supporting learning in class, to helping with communication, to celebrating those all-important milestones, a SEND TA plays a crucial role in creating an inclusive learning environment.
Take the first step into working with SEND pupils
Register with Protocol Education today and access the latest roles in SEND schools across England.
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