SEND Teacher - SEMH

SEND Teacher – Wakefield

Competitive salary / daily rate depending on experience. Full‑time and long‑term opportunities available.

A SEND Teacher role supporting pupils with additional needs in specialist schools and alternative provisions across Wakefield. The role focuses on building relationships, providing consistent structure, and delivering personalised learning.

• Plan and deliver lessons tailored to individual pupil needs.
• Adapt learning to support pupils with ASD, SEMH, PMLD, and complex needs.
• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils who require trust and consistency.
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants, SENCOs, therapists, and the wider school team.
• Create safe, structured, and engaging learning environments.
• Support both academic progress and emotional development.

Many teachers choose SEND because it offers meaningful, purposeful teaching aligned with their values.

• Opportunities across specialist schools, SEND settings, PRUs, and alternative provisions.
• Supportive teams with experienced SEND professionals.
• Long‑term and permanent opportunities.
• Chance to make measurable impact in pupils’ lives every day.
• Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella deductions.
• Free CPD, including SEND and behaviour‑focused training.
• A dedicated consultant who listens and supports career goals.
• Flexible roles that fit your preferences.
• Access to excellent specialist schools across Wakefield.
• Training on Thrive (if not already trained) provided for free.

• QTS, QTLS, or strong SEND teaching experience.
• Experience working within SEND, SEMH, SEN, or specialist education settings preferred.
• Confidence differentiating lessons for a range of additional needs.
• Calm, patient, and compassionate approach.

• Keep calm and adaptable in changing situations.
• Build relationships first, understanding that learning follows trust.
• Patient, resilient, and emotionally intelligent.
• Believe every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and successful.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Pay rates quoted are inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position; it may become permanent later.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All workers receive safeguarding checks in line with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. All candidates must have a valid enhanced DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

Ready to make a real difference? Join us and apply today or get in touch for an informal chat about current opportunities.