SEND Teachers - Specialist Schools

Spencer Clarke Group are working in partnership with a large number of specialist schools across Durham and surrounding areas who are seeking dedicated SEND Teachers to join their team.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to work within a nurturing and forward-thinking environment that supports children and young people with a wide range of additional needs, including autism, complex learning difficulties, communication and sensory needs, and pupils working on highly personalised learning pathways.

No matter how much work you are looking for we have you covered. We have day to day, short and long term supply as well as permanent opportunities.

All Schools provides a rich, creative and individualised curriculum designed to promote engagement, independence and positive long-term outcomes. Staff work collaboratively across teaching, pastoral and therapy teams to ensure every learner receives the right support at the right time.

These are great roles for teachers who are passionate about specialist education and want to make a genuine difference in a setting where no two days are the same.

The Role Will Involve:

• Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons for pupils with a range of SEND needs
• Teaching across a highly personalised curriculum, from early developmental stages through to accredited pathways
• Creating safe, structured and inclusive learning environments
• Using EHCP targets to inform planning and track progress
• Working closely with teaching assistants, therapists and wider multidisciplinary teams
• Adapting learning to meet complex communication, sensory and physical needs
• Supporting pupils with independence, life skills and preparation for adulthood
• Building strong, positive relationships with pupils, families and professionals
• Contributing to a supportive, ambitious and inclusive school culture

The Ideal Candidate:

• Holds QTS or equivalent teaching qualification
• Has experience working with SEND, including autism, SLD, PMLD, complex needs or SEMH
• Is creative, flexible and nurturing in their teaching approach
• Has strong communication and behaviour management skills
• Can confidently differentiate learning for individual pupils
• Demonstrates patience, resilience and emotional intelligence
• Has a genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs
• Understands safeguarding and inclusive practice within education

We welcome applications from experienced SEND Teachers, mainstream teachers with strong SEND experience, primary or secondary-trained teachers, and practitioners confident adapting learning for pupils with additional needs.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.