SEND​/SEMH Teacher

SEND/SEMH Teacher – Newcastle

Location: Newcastle area

Contract: Full-time, Long-term

Start Date: Immediate

Pay: £136-£250 per day (PAYE)

We are seeking a passionate and committed SEND/SEMH Teacher to join a specialist education setting in Newcastle. This is an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people who require tailored support to achieve both academically and personally.

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet the needs of pupils with SEND and social, emotional, and mental health needs
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that encourages positive behaviour and progress
• Differentiate teaching strategies to match individual learning styles and abilities
• Work closely with support staff, parents, and external professionals to develop and implement personalised education plans
• Provide both academic and pastoral support, helping pupils to develop confidence, resilience, and life skills

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or equivalent)
• Experience teaching pupils with SEND and/or SEMH needs
• Strong classroom management skills with a focus on positive behaviour support
• Ability to build trust and strong relationships with pupils who may have experienced barriers to education
• Resilient, adaptable, and committed to ensuring every pupil can succeed

• Long-term and permanent opportunities available
• Professional development and training tailored to SEND and SEMH teaching
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment
• Competitive pay through PAYE—no umbrella companies

• QTS or relevant teaching qualification
• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

If you are ready to bring creativity, patience, and determination to a role where every day makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to take the next step in your teaching career.

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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