Qualified SEND Teacher

SEND Teacher | September Start

Location: Leeds

Contract: Full-time, Term-Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

Age Group: 4-16 years

Start Date: September

Salary: £32,916.00 - 51,048.00 (depending on experience)

NextGen Teachers are looking for a qualified and exceptional teacher to join a welcoming school in September. The right candidate will be QTS certified, have experience in a SEND setting, with a special focus on Autism, Complex Communication needs, Severe Learning Difficulties and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver highly differentiated lessons tailored to individual EHCP outcomes
• Use specialist approaches such as TEACCH, sensory-based learning, and structured routines
• Adapt the curriculum toward functional skills, communication, and independence rather than purely academic outcomes
• Manage a class team (TAs) to deliver consistent, structured support
• Support sensory regulation and behaviour through proactive strategies
• Understand medical, physical, or personal care needs where relevant
• Teach pupils with autism, severe/profound learning difficulties, and communication needs

What we're looking for:

• QTS certified Teacher with experience in SEND/Specialist education
• Experience working with pupils with autism (ASC), SLD, PMLD, or complex communication needs
• Ability to differentiate learning for pupils working significantly below age-related expectations
• Understanding of EHCPs and how to translate targets into meaningful classroom practice
• A calm, patient, and consistent approach to behaviour and sensory regulation
• Ability to lead and deploy teaching assistants effectively within a classroom team
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

Are you a passionate and qualified SEND teacher who delivers engaging, differentiated lessons and inspires a love of learning? Join a fantastic school where you'll be joining a very supportive team and helping pupils thrive, reach their potential, and make a real impact from day one.

Alternatively, contact Philippa at philippa@nextgenteachers.co.uk for more information.

We look forward to reviewing your application.

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