General SEND Teacher

Are you a caring and committed teacher with a passion for supporting children with complex and additional needs, including autism (ASC), speech and language difficulties, ADHD, SEMH needs, attachment difficulties, sensory processing challenges, anxiety and trauma‑related behaviours? Do you believe in the power of nurturing relationships, structure and emotional literacy to help children thrive?

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a welcoming and supportive primary school in Hartlepool to recruit an experienced or aspiring SEND Teacher for a nurture class. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on pupils who require a calm, consistent and relationship‑focused learning environment.

About the Role

You will take lead responsibility for a small nurture cohort, providing a safe, predictable and emotionally supportive classroom where pupils can develop confidence, self‑regulation and readiness to re‑engage with mainstream learning. Teaching will be highly personalised, balancing academic progress with emotional wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver differentiated, inclusive lessons aligned with individual EHCPs and support plans
Create a nurturing learning environment that supports emotional regulation and positive behaviour
Deliver targeted social, emotional and communication interventions (e.g. turn‑taking, emotional literacy, routines)
Build strong, consistent relationships with pupils to promote trust and engagement
Monitor progress across academic, social and emotional outcomes and adapt provision accordingly
Engage positively with parents/carers, providing clear communication and support
Maintain accurate records, assessments and review documentation

Requirements

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience teaching pupils with SEN, ideally within a nurture class or specialist provision (primary)
Confident in adapting the curriculum to meet individual learning profiles
Calm, patient and reflective approach to behaviour and emotional needs
Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

Teaching Personnel is the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, with extensive experience placing teachers in SEND and specialist settings. By working with us, you’ll benefit from:

A dedicated team who understands nurture and SEND provision
Access to exclusive SEN teaching roles across Manchester
Free CPD and training, including SEN, trauma‑informed practice and safeguarding
Competitive rates of pay and clear, ongoing support
A people‑first approach — we match you to schools where you’ll feel supported and valued

Apply Today

If you’re a passionate SEN Primary Teacher who thrives in a nurture environment and wants to support children at a crucial stage in their development, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now through Teaching Personnel or contact us for a confidential discussion about the role.

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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website
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