SEND Teacher
Location: Cramlington, Northumberland
Working hours: 8.30 am- 3.30 pm, Monday to Friday
Start date: November 2026
Pay Rate – £700 – £750 per week (Negotiable depending on qualifications and level of experience)
Milk Education is recruiting a SEND Teacher to join a specialist setting supporting young people aged 5–16 with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
The school provides a nurturing and highly supportive environment for students who may have experienced trauma, adverse childhood experiences and barriers to learning. Students may present with a range of complex needs and behaviours, meaning a patient, adaptable and relationship-focused approach is essential.
The school offers small class sizes, with a maximum of 10 students in each class, allowing teachers to provide a highly personalised approach and give each young person the individual support and attention they need.
As a SEND Teacher, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons that are tailored to the individual needs, abilities and interests of your students. You will work closely with teaching assistants, support staff and the wider school team to create a calm and positive learning environment where students feel safe, valued and encouraged to achieve.
SEND Teacher Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons for pupils aged 5–16 with a range of SEND and SEMH needs
- Adapt lessons, resources and teaching approaches to meet the individual needs and abilities of each student
- Build positive, trusting relationships that encourage engagement, confidence and resilience
- Support students with emotional regulation and promote positive behaviour strategies within the classroom
- Work closely with teaching assistants, pastoral staff and the wider school team to provide personalised support
- Monitor student progress and adapt teaching to support individual learning and development
- Promote a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment where every student feels respected, understood and able to succeed
- Encourage students to develop their independence, confidence and life skills alongside their academic learning
SEND Teacher Person Specification:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification
- Experience working with children or young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs
- A strong understanding of how to adapt teaching and learning to meet individual needs
- Patient, calm and resilient when supporting students with complex needs
- Confident managing behaviour and supporting students with emotional regulation
- Able to build positive, trusting relationships with young people
Benefits:
- Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available
- Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance – APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards
- Culture-matched placements – we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths
- Priority Partnership school network – access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives
- 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through the Milk Academy
- FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers
- FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub – because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact
- School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides – so you walk in ready on day one
- 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal
Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.
Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
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