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County Durham

SEND Support jobs in Durham.

Demand for SEND expertise has grown faster than any other area of education staffing, across special schools, resourced provision and alternative provision. Actionus places SEND teachers, learning support assistants and behaviour specialists into supply, long-term and permanent roles.

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Hiring in Durham

What the Durham market looks like.

County Durham's services run across several hospital and community sites including Durham, Darlington and Bishop Auckland, so cross-site cover is standard. Former coalfield communities carry high long-term condition prevalence, which sustains community and mental health caseloads.

Major employers in County Durham

  • —County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Durham County Council adult social care
  • —North East and North Cumbria ICB primary care networks

Also covering

Chester-le-Street · Bishop Auckland · Darlington · Consett · Newton Aycliffe · Sunderland

Typical settings

  • Special schools
  • Resourced provision and units
  • Alternative provision
  • Mainstream inclusion teams

Common specialities

  • Autism
  • SEMH
  • PMLD and SLD
  • Behaviour support
  • EHCP delivery
  • Speech and communication support

Questions

SEND Support work in Durham, answered.

What send support jobs are available in Durham?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent send support roles across Durham and the wider County Durham area, including special schools, resourced provision and units, alternative provision. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire SEND practitioners in Durham?
Actionus works with education employers across Durham and the wider County Durham area, including public sector organisations, local authorities, independent providers and private employers hiring SEND practitioners.
What registration do I need to work as a send support professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Durham?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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