SEND Teacher

North Leeds, West Yorkshire Competitive Daily Rate | PAYE Weekly Pay Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunities Available SEND Teacher | SEN Teacher | SEMH Teacher | Specialist Education Teacher | Alternative Provision Teacher Every Small Step Matters In SEND education, success isn't always measured by test results. Sometimes it's a pupil feeling safe enough to enter the classroom. Sometimes it's making a new friend, regulating their emotions, or attempting something they never thought possible. We're recruiting a passionate and adaptable SEND Teacher to join a specialist school and alternative provision setting in North Leeds, supporting children and young people with a variety of additional learning, communication and behavioural needs. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified teachers looking to make a genuine difference within SEND, SEMH, Autism, Complex Needs, Alternative Provision and Specialist Education settings. The Role As a SEND Teacher, you will: ✅ Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual needs ✅ Support pupils with Autism (ASC), SEMH, ADHD, PMLD, MLD, SLD and Complex Learning Needs ✅ Create a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment ✅ Build positive relationships that encourage confidence, engagement and independence ✅ Adapt teaching strategies to support diverse learning styles and communication needs ✅ Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, SENCOs, therapists and pastoral teams ✅ Monitor progress and celebrate individual achievements ✅ Support pupils' emotional wellbeing alongside their academic development ✅ Promote positive behaviour and inclusive learning practices Who We're Looking For We're seeking a teacher who: ✔ Builds strong and trusting relationships with pupils ✔ Maintains a calm, patient and flexible approach ✔ Understands the importance of inclusive education ✔ Is committed to helping every child achieve their full potential ✔ Can adapt quickly to meet the needs of diverse learners ✔ Demonstrates resilience, empathy and professionalism Essential Requirements Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills Status (QTLS) Experience teaching within SEND, SEN, SEMH or specialist education settings desirable Strong classroom and behaviour management skills Ability to differentiate learning effectively Excellent communication and teamwork skills Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one Right to work in the UK Desirable Experience Applications are welcomed from teachers with experience in: SEND Schools SEN Schools SEMH Schools Alternative Provision (AP) Pupil Referral Units (PRU) Autism Specialist Settings Complex Needs Schools Special Educational Needs Teaching Behaviour Support and Inclusion Trauma-Informed Practice Therapeutic Education Why Choose SEND Education? Many teachers move into SEND because it reconnects them with the reason they became educators in the first place. Working in specialist education offers the opportunity to: Make a measurable difference in young people's lives Work within supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary teams Focus on individual progress and meaningful outcomes Develop specialist SEND and SEMH expertise Access long-term and permanent career opportunities Positively influence pupils' confidence, wellbeing and future prospects Why Work with Protocol Education? Competitive Benefits Package ✅ Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella companies or hidden deductions ✅ Free CPD and accredited training programmes including: SEND Best Practice Behaviour Management Team Teach Safeguarding Autism Awareness SEMH Support Thrive Training ✅ Dedicated specialist education consultant ✅ Flexible opportunities to suit your preferences ✅ Access to outstanding specialist schools and provisions across Leeds and West Yorkshire ✅ Long-term, temporary-to-permanent and permanent opportunities Free Thrive Training Available Already T