SEN Teacher – Durham

Milk Education is working with a number of welcoming and supportive Primary Schools and specialist settings across Durham and the surrounding areas and is looking to recruit passionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated SEN Teachers to join schools from September 2026.

Whether you’re an experienced SEN Teacher or a Primary Teacher looking to develop your career within special educational needs, we’d love to hear from you. We have a range of long-term, full-time opportunities available, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

You’ll play a vital role in delivering personalised learning, supporting pupils with additional needs, and creating an inclusive classroom environment where every child can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to individual pupil needs.
• Adapt the curriculum to support pupils with SEND.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.
• Assess, monitor, and record pupil progress.
• Support pupils with communication, social, emotional, and learning needs.
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants and support staff.
• Implement strategies from EHCPs and individual support plans.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families, and professionals.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and classroom practice.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching pupils with SEND is desirable.
• Strong understanding of SEND practices and inclusive teaching.
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH or complex needs is advantageous.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Passion for making a positive difference to children’s lives.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

What Milk Education Offers

• Competitive daily pay of £145.00 – £232.57 per day.
• Opportunities across Durham and surrounding areas.
• Long-term, full-time opportunities with the potential to become permanent.
• Fast-track registration and compliance process.
• Five-star rated education agency with strong local school partnerships.
• Access to our Perks Portal with discounts and exclusive offers.
• Over 1,000 free and discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy.
• Free PSHE lesson plans and teaching resources.
• Educator wellbeing support and wellbeing hub access.
• School Preparation Pack.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant.

This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience, and the requirements of the assignment.

Apply Today

If you’re looking for your next SEN Teacher opportunity and want to make a real difference in children’s education, we’d love to hear from you.

Chris Shaw
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Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and compliance checks in line with the DfE’s Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance and APSCo standards.

Milk Education is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.