Job Description

Empowering Learning is seeking a passionate and dedicated SEN Teacher to join a specialist educational setting in South Tyneside.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with children and young people with a range of additional learning needs, helping them to achieve their academic, social, and personal goals within a supportive and inclusive environment.

The successful candidate will be committed to delivering high-quality teaching that meets the individual needs of learners and enables them to reach their full potential.

As an SEN Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs
• Create a positive, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment
• Support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Speech and Language Needs, and other additional needs
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, parents, and external agencies
• Monitor and assess pupil progress, adapting teaching strategies where necessary
• Contribute to EHCP reviews and support the implementation of individual learning plans
• Promote independence, confidence, and positive learning behaviours

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Has experience working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs
• Is passionate about inclusive education and improving outcomes for all learners
• Demonstrates excellent classroom management and communication skills
• Is patient, adaptable, and committed to meeting the needs of individual pupils
• Can build positive and effective relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching within a primary, secondary, or specialist educational setting
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
• Ability to provide satisfactory professional references
• Right to work in the UK

• Competitive rates of pay
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Access to ongoing CPD and specialist SEND training
• Opportunities for career progression
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people

• A supportive and welcoming leadership team
• Well-resourced learning environments
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• A collaborative and child-centred approach to education
• The opportunity to work with dedicated SEND professionals committed to achieving the best outcomes for pupils

Empowering Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.