SEN Teacher – Behaviour Support Specialist
Location: Sunderland
Contract: Long-Term, Full-time
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £140–£200 per day
Got a knack for turning challenges into achievements? This one’s for you.
A forward-thinking secondary school in Sunderland is seeking an SEN Teacher with a passion for supporting pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs. You’ll teach a small nurture group within the mainstream setting, helping students rediscover confidence in learning and in themselves.
The role includes:
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Teaching KS3–KS4 core subjects with strong TA support
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Developing personalised learning plans and behaviour strategies
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Working closely with external agencies and parents
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Celebrating progress, however small
You’ll love this role if you:
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Stay calm under pressure (you’re basically unflappable)
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Believe behaviour is communication, not defiance
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Want to work in a school that values every student’s story
What you get from us:
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Fast-track registration
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Free Thrive training (it’s a game-changer for SEN support!)
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Regular contact and honest feedback from your consultant
This isn’t just a teaching job—it’s a chance to change the way young people see themselves.
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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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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