SEND Teacher with an ICT Specialism

Location: Darlington
Contract: Full-time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Employer: TeacherActive

TeacherActive is working in partnership with a specialist school in Darlington to recruit a passionate and dedicated SEND Teacher with an ICT Specialism.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher who is committed to supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The successful candidate will deliver engaging ICT lessons up to Key Stage 5, adapting teaching to meet the diverse needs of learners and helping every student achieve their full potential.

The Role

As a SEND Teacher with an ICT Specialism, you will:

• Deliver engaging and differentiated ICT lessons up to Key Stage 5.
• Support students with a range of SEND, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, and communication needs.
• Create a positive, inclusive and structured learning environment.
• Plan, assess and monitor student progress, adapting teaching strategies where necessary.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists and other professionals to support individual learning plans.
• Encourage students to develop confidence, independence and essential digital skills.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), QTLS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching ICT across secondary education, ideally up to Key Stage 5.
• Previous experience working with students with SEND.
• Excellent classroom management and behaviour management skills.
• The ability to differentiate lessons to meet a wide range of learning needs.
• A patient, resilient and nurturing approach to teaching.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

What TeacherActive Offers

• Competitive rates of pay.
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.
• Access to CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible working opportunities and ongoing support.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in a rewarding specialist education setting.

All applicants will be subject to comprehensive safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

If you're passionate about making a difference through ICT education and supporting young people with SEND, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact me on [email protected] for more information.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.