ECTs build confidence in SEND

Just finished your PGCE and wondering where to begin?

If you’re curious about SEND education, love the idea of smaller class sizes, or want to build serious classroom confidence before stepping into a mainstream role, this could be the perfect first step.

We’re working with welcoming SEND schools across Bath and Northeast Somerset looking for Early Career Teachers who are ready to learn, grow, and make a real difference from day one.

No two days look the same in SEND, and that’s exactly why so many ECTs love it.

You’ll build brilliant behaviour management skills, learn how to adapt teaching creatively, and work alongside experienced staff who genuinely support you. Think of it as your teaching toolkit getting an upgrade, fast.

• Hands‑on classroom experience in supportive SEND settings
• Guidance from experienced teachers and SENCOs
• Opportunities to work with pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH, and complex needs
• A chance to discover the kind of educator you want to become
• Flexible roles, long‑term placements, and permanent opportunities

• Compassionate and patient
• Keen to learn and try new approaches
• Calm under pressure
• Ready to build confidence in the classroom

And don’t worry, you won’t be thrown in at the deep end. We’ll support you every step of the way with friendly consultants, ongoing CPD, and schools that genuinely want you to succeed.

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies

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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