SEN Specialist Teachers – Leeds
Are you a qualified teacher with a passion for supporting young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Are you looking for a flexible role that allows you to work in specialist provisions outside of mainstream education? Teaching Personnel, the market leader in education recruitment, is seeking SEN Specialist Teachers to work across various provisions in the Leeds area.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people who face barriers to learning, while exploring diverse settings to find your ideal permanent role.
Our client schools include a variety of specialist provisions catering to pupils aged 5–16 who are unable to access mainstream education. These provisions support pupils with a range of needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties, complex medical conditions, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and physical or learning disabilities. Many pupils also have an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP). In addition to working in specialist settings, you will also have opportunities to work in primary and secondary schools, depending on your experience and preferences.
About the Role:
As an SEN Specialist Teacher, you will play a key role in creating a positive, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment tailored to the needs of each pupil. You will have the opportunity to work flexibly across a number of specialist provisions, delivering personalised lessons and interventions that enable pupils to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Planning and delivering engaging lessons that are adapted to meet the diverse needs of pupils.
- Implementing strategies to reduce barriers to learning and promote independence.
- Supporting pupils with SEMH, ASD, and other additional needs to develop confidence, resilience, and life skills.
- Collaborating with support staff, SENCOs, and external professionals to provide a holistic approach to education.
- Using a range of behaviour management techniques to foster a calm and focused learning environment.
- Monitoring and assessing pupil progress, ensuring personalised targets are achieved.
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
- Market Leaders: With over 25 years of experience, Teaching Personnel is the UK’s leading education recruitment agency. We specialise in connecting exceptional teaching staff with schools that need them most.
- Flexibility: Enjoy the opportunity to work in multiple specialist provisions and schools in the Leeds area, giving you valuable experience in a range of settings.
- Professional Growth: Build your expertise in SEN teaching, behaviour management, and personalised learning.
- Path to Permanence: Use this role to explore different schools, build relationships, and find your ideal permanent position.
- Support: Access CPD opportunities and the ongoing support of our friendly and knowledgeable team.
About You:
We are looking for qualified teachers who are passionate about working with pupils with additional needs. Whether you’re an experienced SEN specialist or looking to transition into this rewarding field, we want to hear from you!
Key skills and experience:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- Experience working with pupils with SEN, particularly those with SEMH, ASD, or complex needs.
- A compassionate, patient, and resilient approach to teaching.
- The ability to adapt teaching styles to meet individual learning needs.
- Team Teach training or a willingness to complete this training (highly desirable).
Interested?
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, contact Teaching Personnel’s West Yorkshire SEN branch today! Join us in making a difference while exploring exciting opportunities in specialist provisions, primary, and secondary schools across Leeds.
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.
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