Teacher

Teaching Personnel are partnering with a specialist SEND school in Hartlepool (TS27) to recruit a passionate and committed Teacher to join their team on a maternity cover contract. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who is motivated by making a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people with additional needs.

About the Role

You will be teaching pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). The school values “huge small victories”  celebrating the meaningful, personal progress their learners make each day.

This is a highly supportive environment offering access to in‑house psychologists, therapy teams and experienced support staff. Class sizes are small, and the provision is well‑resourced to help you deliver personalised, engaging lessons.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative, differentiated lessons
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Celebrate progress and promote positive behaviour
• Work collaboratively with support staff and the wider multi‑disciplinary team
• Contribute to a safe, nurturing and stable learning environment

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

As the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, Teaching Personnel offers:

• A dedicated SEND‑specialist team
• Access to exclusive roles across the North East
• Free CPD incl. SEN, trauma‑informed practice and safeguarding
• Competitive daily rates and ongoing support
• A people‑first approach matching you to schools that value you

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience with SEND, particularly ASD or SEMH
• A positive, resilient and supportive attitude
• A passion for helping young people thrive
• An enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)

The school warmly welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and identities and is committed to ensuring every staff member feels valued and supported.

If you’re interested in this role, please get in touch as soon as possible.