Location: Gateshead
Salary: competitive
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP/Negotiable
Are you a compassionate, dedicated teacher who believes every child deserves the opportunity to succeed? We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced SEN Teacher to join our nurturing and inclusive primary school community in Gateshead.
About the Role:
You will be responsible for delivering high-quality, individualised teaching to pupils with a range of additional needs – including ASD, SEMH, and communication difficulties. Your work will be central to helping children develop not just academically, but emotionally and socially.
What We’re Looking For:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Proven experience working with primary-aged children with SEN
- Deep understanding of EHCPs, adaptive teaching strategies, and inclusive practice
- Passion for helping every child reach their full potential
- Patience, creativity, and a good sense of humour
In Return, We Offer:
- A warm, welcoming school community
- Ongoing CPD and training tailored to SEN best practices
- Support from a dedicated SENCo and pastoral team
- Modern facilities and well-resourced classrooms
- A chance to make a real and lasting difference
Whether you're an experienced SEN teacher or a primary teacher with a passion for inclusion and a desire to specialise, we would love to hear from you!
Interested? Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Isaac Jackson-Carter at isaac.jackson-carter@teachingpersonnel.com
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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